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Generic Solutab
Active ingredient: Lansoprazole
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About this medicine
What it is used for
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for the: Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults ( 1.1 ) Eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults ( 1.2 ) Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers in adults ( 1.3 ) Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer in adults ( 1.4 ) Healing of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-associated gastric ulcer in adults ( 1.5 ) Risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in adults ( 1.6 ) Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. ( 1.7 ) Treatment of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. ( 1.8 ) Maintenance of healing of EE in adults ( 1.9 ) Pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) in adults ( 1.10 ) 1.1 Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (for four weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active duodenal ulcer [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )]. 1.2 Eradication of H. pylori to Reduce the Risk of Duod
How it is taken
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage: See full prescribing information for complete dosing information for lansoprazole delayed-release capsules by indication and age group and dosage adjustment in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) Administration Instructions ( 2.4 ) Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules Should be swallowed whole. See full prescribing information for alternative administration options 2.1 Recommended Adult Dosage by Indication Indication Recommended Dose Frequency Duodenal Ulcers Short-Term Treatment 15 mg Once daily for 4 weeks Maintenance of Healed 15 mg Once daily Eradication of H. pylori to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence* Triple Therapy: Lansoprazole 30 mg Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Amoxicillin 1 gram Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Clarithromycin 500 mg Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Dual Therapy: Lansoprazole 30 mg Three times daily for 14 days Amoxicillin 1 gram Three times daily for 14 days Benign Gastric Ulcer Short-Term Treatment 30 mg Once daily for up to 8 weeks NSAID-associated Gastric Ulcer Healing 30 mg Once daily for 8 weeks † Risk Reduction 15 mg Once daily for up to 12 weeks † Gastroesophageal Ref
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Gastric Malignancy : In adults, symptomatic response with lansoprazole does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy. Consider additional follow-up and diagnostic testing ( 5.1 ) Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis : Discontinue treatment and evaluate patients. ( 5.2 ) Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea : PPI therapy may be associated with increased risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. ( 5.3 ) Bone Fracture : Long-term and multiple daily dose PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine. ( 5.4 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Discontinue at the first signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous adverse reactions or other signs of hypersensitivity and consider further evaluation. ( 5.5) Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : Mostly cutaneous; new onset or exacerbation of existing disease; discontinue lansoprazole and refer to specialist for evaluation. ( 5.6 ) Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) Deficiency : Daily long-term use (e.g., longer than 3 years) may lead to malabsorption or a deficiency of cyanocobalamin. ( 5.7 ) Hypomagnesemia and Mineral Metabolism :
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