Brand Names: Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab
Generic Name: Lansoprazole
Manufacturer: Takeda
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Description
Lansoprazole (lan-SOE-pra-zole ) is used to treat certain conditions in which
there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric
ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the acid
in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes lansoprazole is used
in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused
by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).
Lansoprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison disease, a condition in
which the stomach produces too much acid.
Lansoprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Oral
Delayed-release capsules (U.Sand Canada)
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed
against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make.
For lansoprazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies?Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction
to lansoprazole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to
any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy?Studies have not been done in humans. However, studies in animals have
not shown that lansoprazole causes harm to the fetus.
Breast-feeding?Lansoprazole may pass into the breast milk. Since this medicine
has been shown to cause unwanted effects such as tumors in animals, it may be
necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during
treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine
with your doctor.
Children?
There is no specific information comparing the use of lansoprazole in
children less than 1 year of age with use in other age groups. It is safe to use
this drug to treat heartburn and erosive esophagitis in people between 1 and 17
years of age.
Older adults?
In studies done to date that have included older adults,
lansoprazole did not cause different side effects or problems than it did in
younger adults.
Other medicines?
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all,
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an
interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the
dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking lansoprazole,
it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are
taking any of the following:
Sucralfate (e.g., Carafate)?Lansoprazole should be taken at least 30 minutes
before sucralfate so that lansoprazole will be properly absorbed
Proper Use of This Medicine
Take lansoprazole before a meal, preferably in the morning.
For Delayed-Release Capsules: Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or
chew the capsule. If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open it and
sprinkle the granules contained in the capsule on one tablespoonful of
applesauce and swallow it immediately; or you may mix the granules in some fruit
or vegetable juice and drink it immediately. Juices you may use include apple,
cranberry, grape, orange, pineapple, prune, tomato, and V-8 vegetable juice. Do
not chew or crush the granules.
For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension: Empty the packet contents into a container
containing 2 tablespoons of water. Stir well and drink immediately. If any of
the content remains after drinking, add more water and drink immediately. If you
have enteral administration tubes, do not take this medicine through them.
For Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets: Do not chew. Place on tongue
and allow to disintegrate, with or without water, until particles can be
swallowed
If you are using this medicine with an Oral Syringe:
Place a 15 mg tablet in oral syringe and fill with 4 mL of water, or place a 30
mg tablet in oral syringe and fill with 10 mL of water
Shake gently
After medicine mixes completely with the water, take the mixture within 15
minutes
Refill the syringe with 2 mL (5 mL for the 30 mg tablet) of water, shake gently
and take any remaining contents
If you are using this medicine with a Nasogastric Tube:
Place a 15 mg tablet in oral syringe and fill with 4 mL of water, or place a 30
mg tablet in oral syringe and fill with 10 mL of water
Shake gently
After tablet has dispersed, inject through the nasogastric tube into the stomach
within 15 minutes
Refill the syringe with approximately 5 mL of water, shake gently and administer
any remaining contents
Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel
better. Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your
doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.
Dosing
The dose of lansoprazole will be different for different patients. Follow your
doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information
includes only the average doses of lansoprazole. If your dose is different, do
not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The number of doses you take each day and the length of time you take the
medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking lansoprazole.
For oral dosage form (delayed-release capsule):
To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
Adults?15 to 30 mg once a day, preferably taken in the morning before a meal.
Children less than 1 year of age? Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Children 1 to 18 years of age?15 to 30 mg once daily for 8 to 12 weeks
To treat duodenal ulcers:
Adults?At first, 15 milligrams (mg) once a day, preferably taken in the morning
before a meal. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
Children up to 18 years of age?Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat duodenal ulcers related to infection with H. pylori:
Adults?30 mg plus amoxicillin 1000 mg (1 gram) plus clarithromycin 500 mg, taken
together before meals twice a day for ten to fourteen days. Alternatively, your
doctor may want you to take lansoprazole 30 mg plus amoxicillin 1000 mg (1 gram)
before meals three times a day for fourteen days.
Children up to 18 years of age?Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat gastric ulcers:
Adults?15 to 30 mg once a day, preferably taken in the morning before a meal.
Children up to 18 years of age?Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid:
Adults?At first, 60 mg once a day, preferably taken in the morning before a
meal. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
Children up to 18 years of age?Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it
is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
To store this medicine:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any
discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using This Medicine
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular intervals. If
your condition does not improve, or if it becomes worse, discuss this with your
doctor.
Side Effects of This Medicine
Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need
medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects
occur:
More common
Diarrhea; skin rash or itching
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain; increased or decreased appetite; joint pain; nausea;
vomiting
Rare
Anxiety; cold or flu-like symptoms; constipation; increased cough; mental
depression; muscle pain; rectal bleeding; unusual bleeding or bruising
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These
side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or
are bothersome:
More common
Dizziness; headache
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you
notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
