Lan 30mg Capsule (lansoprazole 30mg)

Lan 30mg Capsule

Lan 30 MG Capsule is primarily used as a short-term treatment (up to 4 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active duodenal ulcers (should not be used for maintenance therapy of duodenal ulcers). It is also used as part of a multiple-drug regimen for H. pylori eradication.

This medicine belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors which work by decreasing acid production in the stomach. It effectively controls the pH of stomach secretions and acts as an alternative to intravenous pantoprazole in those who cannot swallow solid-dose formulations.

Lan 30 MG Capsule is also prescribed as a short-term treatment of symptomatic GERD; up to 8 weeks of treatment for all grades of erosive esophagitis (8 additional weeks can be given for incompletely healed oesophagal erosions or for recurrence).

Lan 30 MG Capsule is also prescribed for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to treat frequent heartburns happening 2 or more times a week.

Some side effects of taking Lan 30 MG Capsule include nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation, and headache. Stop the medication and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any any serious side effects like seizure, kidney problems or symptoms of low magnesium in body. Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions before taking the medication :

Liver disease
Low magnesium level in your blood
Low bone mineral density
Trouble with swallowing
Bloody or black stools or vomit.
Unexplained loss of weight
Metabolic disorder
Pregnant or breast-feeding a baby
Over the counter Lan 30 MG Capsule should not be given to anyone who is 18 years of age or younger. Initial recommended dose is 30mg, taken orally once daily for 8 weeks. Maintenance dose for Lan 30 MG Capsule is 15mg, taken once a day. Dosage may differ from person to person depending on their medical condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Use

The most common use of this medication is:

Duodenal Ulcer

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd)

Erosive Esophagitis

Hypersecretory Condition

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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Side Effects

Side effects that can occur because of consuming this medication are:

Fatigue

Dizziness

Headache

Abdominal Pain

Diarrhoea

Nausea

Increased Appetite

Rash

Tinnitus

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.
Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include confusion, stomach pain, severe diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, and headache.

Work

This medication belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.