The first branded 20mg omeprazole available over the counter that provides 24 hour confidence in heartburn control.

Image of What causes heartburn?
What causes heartburn?

Heartburn is caused by stomach acid travelling upwards towards the throat which is commonly known as acid reflux.2 It feels like a burning sensation in the middle of the chest.2

Image of What is indigestion?
What is indigestion?

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, can be felt in different ways and usually happens after eating or drinking.2 Heartburn is one of the symptoms of indigestion.2

Image of Causes of acid reflux
Causes of acid reflux

Acid reflux can be caused by certain food and drinks and a range lifestyle factors such as being overweight, smoking, stress and anxiety, some medicines and pregnancy.2

Did you know Pyrocalm can be taken during pregnancy?

Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets* contain omeprazole which helps reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes.1 Omeprazole is a widely used treatment for heartburn and acid reflux and can be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women over 18 years of age.1

IMPORTANT: Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.

About Pyrocalm Control

Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole) is available over the counter without a prescription. It can be used for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms including heartburn and acid reflux.1 It provides up to 24-hour confidence in heartburn control.

Self Care Advice

Woman with heartburn

The Differences Between Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Heartburn & acid reflux; what exactly are they and how do they differ?
Read more

Diet & Heartburn: Diet Tips To Avoid Heartburn

Find out more about how your food choices and diet can effect heartburn.
Read more
Sunglass on the beach

Heartburn on holiday

The last thing you want on your much anticipated holiday is the extra baggage of heartburn…
Read more
man holding chest with heartburn

Diet & lifestyle tips for heartburn & acid reflux

Heartburn effects up to a quarter of adults in the UK. Here are 8 diet and lifestyle tips to help heartburn and acid reflux.
Read more
pregnant woman

Pregnancy Heartburn Relief: How to Manage Heartburn and Acid Reflux in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time as you count down the months, weeks and days to the arrival of your little one…
Read more
woman holding chest with heartburn

How Omeprazole Works

Heartburn is a burning sensation in the middle of the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat known as acid reflux.
Read more
man eating pizza

Heartburn and the Science Behind it

Most of us know about the symptoms of heartburn but how about what causes the condition?
Read more
anxious woman at work

Anxiety and Heartburn

Do you find your heartburn and indigestion symptoms get worse when there’s a stressful life event on the horizon?
Read more
man cupping his hands

Stress and Acid Reflux

We’ve all experienced those ‘tight knot’ feelings in our stomach when stressed. Find out how stress & acid reflux are related.
Read more