Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of drugs that reduce the acid production manufactured in the stomach. There are many PPI drugs and Lansoprazole is one of them. This drug is prescribed to manage problems related to esophagus problems like ulcers, acid reflux, and many issues related to your stomach. It reduces the acid made by the stomach. It gives relief to heartburn and eases out swallowing, and coughs. It also helps to make good the damage done by acid in the stomach and esophagus area. Lansoprazole is beneficial in ulcers and cancer of the esophagus.
How Does It Work?
LANSOGEN: Lansoprazole 15 mg tablets are proton pump inhibitors (PPI). It helps to reduce the acid produced in the stomach. Thus, helps give relief to heartburn & indigestion.
Indications
Lansoprazole is indicated to reduce the acid produced by the stomach. It is used for indigestion, acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn. It is significantly better than the treatment of infants with an extensively hydrolyzed formula. It provides faster symptom relief and is effective in healing erosive esophagitis in patients unresponsive to H2RAs. It is also used to treat stomach ulcers.
Benefits
Acid reflux.
Peptic ulcers
Dose Administration
The medicine is to be taken by mouth, once every day and before a meal. The dose of Lansoprazole and its periodicity is to be decided by your treating doctor depending upon the weight, health condition, age, and the response of the drug. It is to be taken regularly to obtain complete Benefits. The dose is to be taken every day at the same time.
Side Effects
· Headache
· Pain abdomen
· Diarrhea
· Muscle pain.
· May disturb heartbeat.
· May cause deficiency of B-12
Precautions
Lansoprazole is not recommended to be prescribed to children below the age of one year. If you are suffering from any liver disease or lupus, bring the same to the notice of your medical professional before starting Lansoprazole. Before undergoing surgery, especially for dentures, you must make your surgeon aware that you are taking Lansoprazole.