LANZOL

SPECIFICATION

30mg

Generics

Lansoprazole

About

The active substance is lansoprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors reduce the amount of acid that your stomach makes.

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

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 .

When not to Use

Do not take Lansoprazole: If you are allergic to lansoprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Precaution

Talk to your doctor before taking Lansoprazole if you have serious liver disease. The doctor may have to adjust your dose.