Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (Omeprazole)
Can be used for the treatment of reflux symptoms which include heartburn and acid reflux.
Pyrocalm control is the first branded omeprazole 20mg1 available over the counter for up to 24 hour1 confidence in heartburn control.
Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole) are available from your local pharmacy and supermarkets and also available to buy online.
What are Pyrocalm Control tablets and what they are used for?
Pyrocalm Control tablets contain the active substance Omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. It can be used for the treatment of reflux symptoms which include heartburn and acid reflux. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces.
Where can I buy Pyrocalm?
Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole) are available from your local pharmacy and supermarkets including: Weldricks, Chemist 4 U, Tesco Superdrug, ASDA, Morrisons, Boots and Well Pharmacy.
You can also buy Pyrocalm online.
How does Pyrocalm Control (omeprazole) work?
Pyrocalm Control tablets contain the active substance omeprazole which belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’ (PPIs).10
Proton pumps are enzymes in the stomach lining that help it to make acid to digest food.10
Omeprazole is a treatment commonly used to treat reflux symptoms which include heartburn and acid reflux.10 It helps to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes.10 By reducing stomach acid, omeprazole can also help the body to heal any inflammation caused by stomach acid leaking into the gullet.11
Pyrocalm Control tablets are not meant to bring immediate relief. It might be necessary to take them for 2-3 consecutive days to achieve improvement of symptoms. You should speak to your doctor if you do not feel better or you feel worse after 14 days.1
Directions for use
It is recommended that you take your tablets in the morning.
You can take your tablets with food or on an empty stomach.
Swallow your tablets whole with half a glass of water.
Do not chew or crush the tablets. This is because the tablets are coated with enteric coating which stops the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the tablets. The tablets release the active ingredient in the intestine, where it is absorbed by your body to give an effect.
Always take Pyrocalm Control Tablets exactly as described in the product leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is one 20 mg tablet once a day for up to 14 days. Contact your doctor if you are not free from symptoms after this period.
It might be necessary to take the tablets for 2,3 consecutive days to achieve improvement of symptoms. Do not take more than the recommended dose (one 20 mg tablet a day) even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately.
When your reflux symptoms have gone completely you should stop taking this medicine.
Essential information
- IMPORTANT: It can take 2 to 3 days for symptoms to improve.
- Antacids can be used to treat your symptoms while waiting for the product to have full effect.
- Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole) shouldn’t be taken if you are using other PPI (e.g. esomeprazole) or H2-antagonists (e.g. ranitidine). It interacts.
- If you have any allergies to the ingredients or sensitivities to other PPI’s you should not take Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole). For further information on allergies refer to the pack information.
- Please READ THE LEAFLET as there are other medicines that may interact with Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole); e.g. omeprazole can decrease the absorption of certain antifungal medicines so you are advised to take this with an acidic drink.
- If you are taking other medicines (including herbal medicines) or supplements you should discuss these with your pharmacist.
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.
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