omeprazole 20mg proton pump inhibitorswork by reducing the
amount of acid that your stomach produces
Benefits
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). This is where acid from the
stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your
stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric
ulcer).Ulcers which are infected with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori . If you have this
condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and
allow the ulcer to heal.Ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs). Losec can also be used to stop ulcers from forming if you are taking
NSAIDs.
Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (ZollingerEllison syndrome).