Lanodizol
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
First?-Lansoprazole;Prevacid?;Prevacid? 24 HR [OTC];Prevacid? SoluTabT
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Lansoprazole?;Mylan-Lansoprazole;Prevacid?;Prevacid? FasTab;Teva-Lansoprazole
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
- It is used to stop or treat NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
- It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- It is used to treat heartburn.
- It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
- It is used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- Lansoprazole helps avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Take 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of capsule on 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of applesauce, Ensure? pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or strained pears. Do not chew granules.
- You may mix contents of capsule with 60 mL of apple, orange, or tomato juice. Swallow right away. Do not chew granules.
- For patients who have feeding tubes, open the capsule and mix with 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of apple juice. Give in the feeding tube. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet: Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
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