Lansoprazole Capsules (15mg, 30mg)

You should follow the instructions given to you by the doctor when using Lansoprazole 15mg Capsules. The capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. It should not be chewed or crushed. The usual dose given for Acid Reflux treatment is to take one capsule daily. It is best to take the capsules at the same time every day, preferably in the morning.

Do not stop taking Lansoprazole unless instructed to by your doctor. If you take more capsules than required you should contact your doctor immediately. If you forget to take a dose, do not double up doses. Take the dose as soon as you remember and then take the next dose at the correct time. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose completely. 

You should speak to your doctor before taking Lansoprazole if you have severe liver problems. Lansoprazole 15mg GR Capsules should not be taken if you are taking any medicines containing Atazanavir, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine or if you are allergic to any other PPIs.

You must speak to your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids. This is because if you are taking PPIs, like Lansoprazole, for long periods of time, especially for a year or more, this can increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist and spine.

If you are taking other medicines, including ones purchased over the counter, you should mention this to your doctor. This is because Lansoprazole can affect how these medicines work, or vice versa. You should tell your doctor in particular if you take Ketoconazole, Rifampicin, Theophylline, Fluvoxamine, St. John's Wort, Itraconazole, Digoxin, Tacrolimus, Sucralfate or any antacids.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, you should speak to your doctor before taking Lansoprazole. This is because it isn't recommended to take Lansoprazole during pregnancy as there isn't enough experience in the use of Lansoprazole during pregnancy. This is the same with breastfeeding. There isn't enough information regarding this in the research done, so it is not recommended to take Lansoprazole if you are breastfeeding.

As with all medicines, Lansoprazole can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. If you experience allergic reactions to the medicine, stop taking it immediately and contact your doctor. Side effects caused from taking Lansoprazole include headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, wind, dry or sore mouth or throat, skin rash, itching, changes in liver function tests, tiredness, depression, joint or muscle pain, fluid retention or swelling, changes in blood cell counts, fever, restlessness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, visual disturbances, vertigo, changes in taste, loss of appetite, inflammation of the tongue, burning or prickling feeling under the skin, brusiing, reddening, excessive sweating, sensitivity to light, hair loss, paresthesiae, trembling, anaemia, kidney problems, pancreatitis, inflammation of the liver, breast swelling in men, impotence, candidiasis, angioedema - you should contact your doctor immediately if you experience angioedema symtpoms, such as swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties to breath - stomatitis, colitis, changes in sodium, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, severe skin reactions - reddening, blistering, skin loss or severe inflammation - and reduction in the white blood cell count. If you are on Lansoprazole for more than three months, it is possible that the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall. If this happens, you should speak to your doctor straight away.

If you experience any side effects not listed here, or you get symptoms not listed, please get in touch with your doctor immediately.