Lansoprazole is an antacid remedy, similar to Omeprazole, which inhibits the functioning of the proton pump in the stomach, decreasing the production of acid that irritates the stomach lining. Thus, this medication is widely used to protect the stomach lining in cases of gastric ulcer or esophagitis, for example.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription in the form of capsules with 15 or 30 mg, being manufactured as generic or by various brands such as Prazol, Ulcestop or Lanz, for example.
Price
The price of lansoprazole can vary between 20 and 80 reais, depending on the brand of the drug, dosage and quantity of capsules in the packaging.
What is it for
Lansoprazole 15 mg is indicated to maintain the healing of reflux esophagitis and stomach and duodenal ulcers, preventing the re-emergence of heartburn and burning. Lansoprazole 30 mg is used to facilitate healing in the same problems or to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or Barrett's ulcer.
How to use
This medication must be indicated by a doctor, however, the treatment for each problem is done as follows:
- Reflux esophagitis, including Barrett's ulcer: 30 mg per day, for 4 to 8 weeks; Duodenal ulcer: 30 mg per day, for 2 to 4 weeks; Gastric ulcer: 30 mg per day, for 4 to 8 weeks; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 60 mg daily for 3 to 6 days. Maintenance of healing after treatment: 15 mg per day;
Lansoprazole capsules should be taken on an empty stomach about 15 to 30 minutes before breakfast.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of lansoprazole include diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, nausea, headache, stomach pain, excess gas, burning in the stomach, tiredness or vomiting.
Who should not take
This medication should not be used by women who are breastfeeding, people who are allergic to lansoprazole or who are being treated with diazepam, phenytoin or warfarin. In addition, in pregnant women, it should only be used with the doctor's supervision.
