Description

Lansoprazole (30mg) Gastro-resistant Capsules

Overview:

Lansoprazole belongs to a group of medicines called Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs. It is a yellow capsule which is used to treat Gastro-Oesophageal reflux disease or GORD. Lansoprazole is also available in the branded form, known as Zoton, as well as its generic form. Both the generic and the brand form are prescription only items. Lansoprazole works by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach makes.

Lansoprazole 30mg Gastro-Resistant Capsules should not be stored over 25 degrees Celsius and should be kept out of sight and reach of children.

Directions for use:

You should follow the instructions given to you by the doctor when using Lansoprazole 30mg 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.

Active Ingredients:

The active ingredient in these capsules is Lansoprazole. The other ingredients are Sucrose, Maize Starch, Sodium Laurilsulphate, Meglumine, Mannitol (E421), Hypromellose, Macrogol, Talc, Polysorbate 80, Titanium Dioxide (E171) and Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1). The capsule shell contains Gelatin and Titanium Dioxide (E171).

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