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Drug Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Common Uses
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Acid reflux
- Stomach ulcers
Common Brand Names
Prevacid, Lanzet, Laz
Overview
Lansoprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It's used for indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (GORD). Lansoprazole is also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
Sometimes, lansoprazole is taken for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Lansoprazole is only available on prescription in some countries.
Important Facts
- You'll usually take lansoprazole once a day in the morning.
- For severe illness, you can take it twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.
- You should start to feel better in 2 to 3 days, but it may take up to 4 weeks for lansoprazole to fully control your acid symptoms.
- Common side effects include headache, diarrhoea and stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.
- Lansoprazole is not usually recommended during pregnancy.
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