Brand Name
Teva-Lansoprazole
Common Name
lansoprazole
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02280515 | TEVA-LANSOPRAZOLE 15MG CAPSULE |
| 02280523 | TEVA-LANSOPRAZOLE 30MG CAPSULE |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Lansoprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These medications slow or prevent the production of acid within the stomach.
Lansoprazole is used to treat gastric (stomach) ulcers, duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used in combination with antibiotics to treat and eradicate H. pylori bacteria (a major cause of duodenal ulcers).
Lansoprazole is used to treat gastric ulcers caused by a family of pain relievers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers for people who are taking NSAIDs. It is also used to treat conditions associated with the over-production of stomach acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
To treat duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, the recommended adult dose of lansoprazole is 15 mg daily, before breakfast, for 2 to 4 weeks. For duodenal ulcers that return, lansoprazole may be used for up to one year.
To treat gastric (stomach) ulcers, the recommended adult dose of lansoprazole is 15 mg daily, before breakfast, for 4 to 8 weeks. The usual recommended dose to treat gastric ulcers caused by NSAIDs is 15 mg to 30 mg daily, before breakfast, for up to 8 weeks. When used to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers for people who are taking NSAIDs, the usual dose is 15 mg daily, before breakfast, for up to 12 weeks.
To treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria (as confirmed by a test), the recommended dose of lansoprazole is 30 mg along with clarithromycin 500 mg and amoxicillin 1,000 mg, all taken twice daily for 7, 10, or 14 days. All of these medications should be taken before meals. This combination of medications helps kill the bacteria that can cause duodenal ulcers.
To treat GERD and associated heartburn symptoms, the recommended dose of lansoprazole is 15 mg daily before breakfast for up to 8 weeks. Doses up to 30 mg daily are sometimes prescribed for reflux esophagitis or other conditions associated with increased secretion of acid by the stomach.
To treat GERD in children 1 to 11 years of age, the recommended dose is 15 mg to 30 mg (depending on the child's weight) once daily for up to 12 weeks. An increase in dose may be beneficial for some children. For adolescents 12 to 17 years old who have GERD, the adult dose can be used.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Lansoprazole should be taken before breakfast or, if taken twice daily, before breakfast and another meal. The medication should not be crushed or chewed. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. People who have difficulty swallowing capsules may open the capsule and sprinkle its contents on a tablespoon of applesauce, which should then be immediately swallowed.
Lanzoprazole tablets should not be chewed; they should be placed on the tongue for about one minute to allow the tablet to dissolve. Once the tablet has dissolved, the particles can be swallowed.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
15 mg
Each pink and green coloured, opaque capsule printed with "N" on one portion and "15" on the other, filled with off white to beige delayed release pellets contains 15 mg lansoprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, erythrosin (FD&C Red No. 3), brilliant blue (FD&C Blue No. 1), gelatin, quinoline yellow, sunset yellow (FD&C Yellow No. 6), povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, and sodium hydroxide.
30 mg
Each pink and black coloured, opaque capsule printed with "N" on one portion and "30" on the other, filled with off white to beige delayed release pellets contains 30 mg lansoprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, erythrosin (FD&C Red No. 3), brilliant blue (FD&C Blue No. 1), gelatin, quinoline yellow, sunset yellow (FD&C Yellow No. 6), povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, and sodium hydroxide.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not take lansoprazole if you are allergic to lansoprazole or any ingredients of the medication.
