About Pyrocalm
The first branded 20mg omeprazole available over the counter that provides up to 24 hour confidence in heartburn control.
Get to the heart of the burn
Can be used for the treatment of reflux symptoms which include heartburn and acid reflux.
Pyrocalm control is the first branded omeprazole 20mg available over the counter for up to 24 hour 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, Sainsbury’s, 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).
Proton pumps are enzymes in the stomach lining that help it to make acid to digest food.
Omeprazole is a treatment commonly used to treat reflux symptoms which include heartburn and acid reflux. It helps to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. By reducing stomach acid, omeprazole can also help the body to heal any inflammation caused by stomach acid leaking into the gullet.
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.
Heartburn is caused by stomach acid traveling upwards towards the throat which is commonly known as acid reflux. It feels like a burning sensation in the middle of the chest.
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, can be felt in different ways and usually happens after eating or drinking. Heartburn is one of the symptoms of indigestion.
Acid reflux can be caused by certain food and drinks and a range of lifestyle factors such as being overweight, smoking, stress and anxiety, some medicines and pregnancy.
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. 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.
IMPORTANT: Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.
References
1 Patient Information Leaflet
2 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/
3 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg184/chapter/1-Recommendations
4 https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/worries-and-discomforts/common-discomforts/heartburn-indigestion-and-acid-reflux-pregnancy
5 https://www.health.com/condition/gerd/9-medications-that-can-cause-heartburn
6 https://www.everydayhealth.com/gerd/gerd-and-smoking.aspx
7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2880354/
8 https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/how-stress-affects-digestion/
9 Blenkinsopp, J., Paxton, P., & Blenkinsopp, J. (2014). Symptoms in the pharmacy: A guide to the management of common illnesses. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
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