Lan 15 mg (Lansoprazole)
Lan 15 mg consists of Lansoprazole is a substituted benzimidazole that inhibits gastric acid secretion. It is a potent and selective irreversible proton pump inhibitor. Each Lansoprazole gastrointestinal tablets contains Lansoprazole as an active medicinal ingredient.
What is Lan 15 mg used for?
The most common uses of Lan 15 mg are:
- Healing and symptomatic relief of duodenal ulcers and stomach ulcers. Stomach ulcers are painful sores that can be found in the small intestine. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the upper area of the small intestine, called duodenum. Naturally occurring stomach acids bring these ulcers.
- Healing of symptomatic erosive or gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) and its symptoms such as burning sensation rising from the chest toward the neck (Heartburn). GERD is a symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus.
- Treatment of symptoms such as regurgitation and heartburn of non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). Regurgitation is the expulsion of material from the esophagus, characterized by the presence of undigested food or blood.
- GERD maintenance treatment.
- A condition when the stomach makes extremely high amount of acid called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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How does Lan (Lansoprazole) work?
The pharmaceutical compound in Lan is Lansoprazole works by blocking the formation of acids in the stomach. It alleviates symptoms such as heartburn, persistent cough, and difficulty swallowing. Lansoprazole helps prevent ulcers by healing the acid damage to the stomach and esophagus. It may also help prevent tumor of the esophagus.
What are the different doses of Lan?
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How should Lan be taken?
The recommended dose of Lansoprazole is one capsule a day or as suggested by the doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. It should be taken empty stomach.
- The dose of medicine always depends on the condition of the patient. The recommended doses of the drug in adults are as follow:
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Two 30 mg Lan capsules every day. Depending on how you respond to this dose, your doctor may then increase or decrease your dose.
- To prevent duodenal and stomach ulcers in patients requiring continued NSAID treatment: One 15 mg capsule every day. Your physician may increase your dose up to 30 mg every day.
- To treat duodenal or stomach ulcers in patients requiring continued NSAID treatment: One 15 mg capsule once a day for four weeks.
- To treat heartburn and regurgitation: One 30 or 15 mg capsule daily for four weeks.
- To treat duodenal ulcers: One capsule of 30 mg every day for two weeks.
- To treat reflux oesophagitis and stomach ulcers: One capsule of 15 mg daily, your physician may increase your intake of the drug up to 30 mg.
- To treat infection of Helicobacter pylori: One capsule of 30 mg together with two different antibiotics. It should be taken as one capsule in the morning and one in the evening.
Do not stop taking the medicine, take it as long as recommended by the doctor.
- Overdose: In case of an overdose, immediately call your doctor.
Missed Dose of Lan
If you have forgotten a dose, take it as soon you remember and go back to your usual dosing schedule. If the time to take the next dose is near, leave the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double up the dose to compensate the missed one.
What are the side effects of Lan?
Like other medicines, Lan may cause adverse effects. Seek medical attention, in case the following troubles arise:
• Back pain
• Sleeping illness
• Infection
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Pharyngitis, rhinitis, cough
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
Some side effects of Lansoprazole can be serious. Visit the doctor immediately in the following situations.
• Chills, Fever
• Urinary tract infection
• Changes in liver functions
• Indigestion
• Dry mouth, belching
• Skin rash
• Muscle or joint pain
• Chest pain
• Bronchitis
• Sinusitis
What medications interact with Lan?
The following medicines should be avoided, in case doctor recommends you Lansoprazole to avoid possible drug interactions.
• Digoxin
• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Itraconazole
• Atazanavir
• Ampicillin
• Ketoconazole
• Iron medication
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use as they can interact with Lansoprazole and cause side effects.
When should Lan not be used?
Tell your doctor, before taking Alfusin tablets
- If you are allergic to the medicinal ingredient, Lansoprazole or its excipients.
- Tell your doctor, if you have liver disease.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor, before taking Lansoprazole.
- Do not drive or use machines during the treatment because it can cause drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor, if you notice unexplained bruising, while taking the drug.
How should Lan be stored?
- Do not forget to see the expiry date of the product.
- Keep the drug away from moisture and reach out of children.
- It should not be given to anybody, even if they have the same syndrome.
- Always keep the written record of your medications.
