Brand name: Lansoprazole (Noumed) TM
Active ingredients: lansoprazole
What it is used for
Adults:. LANZOPRAN capsules are indicated for. - Healing and long-term management of reflux oesophagitis. . - Healing and long-term management for patients with duodenal ulcer.. - Healing of benign gastric ulcer. Patients whose gastric or duodenal ulcer is not associated with ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs require treatment with antimicrobial agents in addition to antisecretory drugs whether on first presentation or on recurrence. . - Patients with benign peptic lesions that do not respond to H2-receptor antagonists.. - Eradication of H. pylori from the upper gastrointestinal tract in patients with peptic ulcer or chronic gastritis when used in combination with appropriate antibiotics. . - Relief of reflux-like and/or ulcer-like symptoms associated with acid-related dyspepsia. . Paediatric and adolescent patients I to 17 years of age:. LANZOPRAN capsules are indicated for. - Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including all grades of oesophagitis. . - Healing of erosive oesophagitis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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Visual appearance
Purple cap/lavender body, self-locked hard gelatin capsules of size '1' imprinted 'L30' on both cap and body, containing white to off-white pellets
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Over 65?
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lansoprazole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Reporting side effects
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