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Lansoprazole

Also sold as: Prevacid, Zoton

Prescription neededAcidity and ulcers

Comes as:Capsule

Usual adult dose

Also sold as: Prevacid, Zoton

Prescription neededAcidity and ulcers

Comes as:Capsule

Usual adult dose: 15 to 30 mg once a day before breakfast for 4 to 8 weeks. For H. pylori it is combined with antibiotics as prescribed.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

Warning signs such as weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood or black stools — see a doctor first
Liver disease (use with caution)
Long-term use only if your doctor advises

Medicines that can react with this one.

Moderate3 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Category B

No risk seen in animal studies, but there are few studies in pregnant women. Usually considered safe when needed.

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.