Usage And Safety
Dosage
Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation : One 15 mg or 30 mg capsule for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist you should report to your doctor. If your symptoms are not relieved within 4 weeks, please contact your doctor. Treatment of duodenal ulcer: Two 15 mg capsules or one 30 mg capsule every day for 2 weeks. Treatment of stomach ulcer: Two 15 mg capsules or one 30 mg capsule every day for 4 weeks. Treatment of inflammation in your oesophagus (reflux oesophagitis): Two 15 mg capsules or one 30 mg capsule every day for 4 weeks. Long-term prevention of reflux oesophagitis: One 15 mg capsule Lansoprazole 15 mg every day, your doctor may adjust your dose to two 15 mg capsules or one 30 mg capsule every day. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician.
Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, feeling or being sick, wind, dry or sore mouth or throat, skin rash, itching, changes in liver function test values, benign polyps in the stomach, joint or muscle pain, fluid retention or swelling, changes in blood cell counts, fracture of the hip, wrist or spine.
Drug Interactions
Atazanavir and nelfinavir, methotrexate, ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifampicin, digoxin, warfarin, theophylline, tacrolimus, fluvoxamine, antacids, sucralfate.
Indication
Your doctor may prescribe Lansoprazole for the following indications: • Treatment of duodenal and stomach ulcer • Treatment of inflammation in your oesophagus (reflux oesophagitis) • Prevention of reflux oesophagitis
When not to Use
Do not take Lansoprazole: If you are allergic to lansoprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings
Warning 1
Your doctor may perform or have performed an additional investigation called an endoscopy in order to diagnose your condition and/or exclude malignant disease.
Warning 2
If diarrhoea occurs during the treatment with Lansoprazole contact your doctor immediately, as Lansoprazole has been associated with a small increase in infectious diarrhoea.
Warning 3
Taking a proton pump inhibitor like Lansoprazole, especially over a period of more than one year, may slightly increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine. Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis).
