What is lansoprazole DR used for?
It’s used for indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (GORD). Lansoprazole is also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Sometimes, lansoprazole is taken for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How long should you take lansoprazole for?
Do not take nonprescription lansoprazole for longer than 14 days or treat yourself with lansoprazole more often than once every 4 months without talking to your doctor. Continue to take lansoprazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking prescription lansoprazole without talking to your doctor.
How much lansoprazole can you take a day?
The recommended initial dose is 60 mg once daily. The dose should be individually adjusted and the treatment should be continued for as long as necessary. Daily doses of up to 180 mg have been used. If the required daily dose exceeds 120 mg, it should be given in two divided doses.
How long does it take for lansoprazole to work?
You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days of taking lansoprazole. It may take up to 4 weeks for lansoprazole to work properly. You may still have symptoms during this time.
What are the most common side effects of lansoprazole?
The more common side effects of lansoprazole can include:
- diarrhea.
- stomach pain.
- nausea.
- constipation.
- headache.
Is lansoprazole good for stomach pain?
Lansoprazole is used to treat problems affecting the stomach and gut, such as indigestion, reflux and ulcers. Find out how to take it safely and possible side effects. Lansoprazole is also called Lanzol Relief®.
Is it better to take lansoprazole in the morning or at night?
You may get best results if you take lansoprazole first thing in the morning. If you are taking Lansoprazole Capsules twice a day, you should have the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening. The dose of Lansoprazole Capsules depends on your condition.
When is the best time of day to take lansoprazole?
Take this medicine before a meal and for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you are taking this medicine to treat an ulcer that is associated with an H. pylori infection, take it together with the antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin, clarithromycin) at the same time of day.
What should you not take with lansoprazole?
Common medications that may interact with lansoprazole include:
- aminophylline or theophylline.
- astemizole.
- bisphosphonates, such as alendronate, etidronate, or risedronate.
- clopidogrel.
- digoxin.
- HIV medications (eg, atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir)
- methotrexate.
What are long term side effects of lansoprazole?
Avoid long-term use of lansoprazole
If you don’t need it, lansoprazole should not be taken long term, because of the possible side effects. There may be a small increased risk of bone fractures, chest infections, gut infection and nutrient deficiencies such as low magnesium and vitamin B12.
When is the best time to take lansoprazole?
To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—15 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. Children 1 to 11 years of age and weighing 30 kg or more—30 mg once a day before a meal.
What happens if you take lansoprazole long term?
Does lansoprazole cause weight gain?
Lansoprazole does not directly cause any weight gain, but it can cause bloating or oedema. Oedema caused by fluid retention tends to increase body weight making one feel tired and heavy all the time. Acid reflux caused by higher food intake after the acid reflux subsides is another possible reason for weight gain.
Can lansoprazole be harmful?
Lansoprazole may increase your risk of having fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. This is more likely if you have osteoporosis, if you are 50 years of age and older, if you receive high doses of this medicine, or if you use it for one year or more.