What does it do?
Lansoprazole is used to treat and prevent various stomach and gut problems. It reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
How should you take it?
Take lansoprazole regularly as directed.
The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
You can open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on a small amount of soft food or liquid and swallow without chewing. Do not crush the capsule contents.
What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Can you take other medicines?
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with lansoprazole including:
- iron supplements (e.g. Ferro-Tab®)
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs.
What side effects might you notice?
| Side Effects | Recommended action |
|---|---|
|
Headache, dizziness Skin rash Stomach upset, diarrhoea |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other information:
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. March 2017
For more general information about this sheet and its contents, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
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About My Medicines
My Medicines Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) contain important, but not all, information about the medicines they describe.
For more information about the sheets, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
My Medicines is developed by a team at the Canterbury District Health Board. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed