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Stomach pain caused by ulcers or too much acid production can be distressing and it prevents one from performing daily tasks. This is where the drug Lansoprazole comes in handy.
- Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
- Helps heal acid damage to the stomach
- Prevents pain and discomfort
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A Doctor's Overview
GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:
'Lansoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor that is used in the management of heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, gastrointestinal reflux disease and gastritis.'.
If you think Lansoprazole is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.
Lansoprazole Gastro-resistant Capsules
What is Lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole is a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) medication that treats stomach ailments especially the presence of too much acid in the stomach. It treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, erosive esophagitis, and indigestion.
The drug is used in conjunction with certain antibiotics as clarithromycin or amoxicillin in treating stomach ulcers. The medication is likewise used to cure ZES or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition that produces too much acid in the stomach.
How does Lansoprazole work?
It is an anti-ulcer medication. It is categorized as a PPI or proton pump inhibitor which blocks excess acid production inside the stomach. PPI drugs are used for treating ulcers, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and lansoprazole can help hyperacidity. Like other PPI drugs, it works by blocking the enzymes inside the stomach walls that create acid. By effectively blocking these enzymes, the acid production is radically reduced and it enables the oesophagus as well as the stomach to heal itself.
What are the benefits of Lansoprazole?
Stomach pain caused by ulcers or too much acid production can be distressing and it prevents one from performing daily tasks. This is where this drug comes in handy (buy Lansoprazole here). It helps reduce acidity levels inside the stomach enabling lesser symptoms and pain for patients. Once treated, they are back to their daily activities in no time.
Patient Information Leaflet
For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Lansoprazole patient information leaflet.
Usage Advice
How do I use Lansoprazole?
Swallow the Lansoprazole capsule with a sip of water. If you are unable to swallow it, the capsule contents can be mixed with apple or orange juice, and then swallow the whole mixture. Do not chew the granules.
To administer the capsule via the NGT or nasogastric tube, open the capsule and mix the contents with approximately forty (40) milliliters of apple juice. Do not add any other liquids. Pour the mixture on the NGT tube. Then start to flush the mixture with more juice to rinse out all the medication and lead them to the stomach of the patient.
Oral Lansoprazole Tablets
To administer the delayed-release orally disintegrating tablet, open the packaging and do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Place the Lansoprazole tablet under the tongue and it can be taken with or without water. Enable the tablet to dissolve into minute particles and swallow them immediately.
In either case, make sure your hands are clean before handling the medicine.
Dosage
What is the proper dosage for Lansoprazole?
For the effective treatment of stomach ulcers, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and hyper acidity, make sure you follow your doctor’s advice on the proper dosage to be used for your treatment. Do not use a minimal dose or use beyond what is prescribed. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
For patients with duodenal ulcers, the recommended dosage for adults aged 18 years and older is 15 milligrams once every day for the next 4 weeks.
For patients with GERD or (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), the recommended dosage for adults aged 18 years old and above is 15 milligrams once every day for the next 8 weeks.
Lansoprazole for GERD
For patients who intend to use Lansoprazole tablet for long term maintenance of GERD or (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or Duodenal ulcer, the recommended dosage for daily use is one 15 milligram tablet for 8 weeks.
For patients aged 18 years and older who want to treat gastric ulcer and severe esophagitis, the ideal dosage is 30 milligrams for the duration of four to eight weeks.
For patients aged 18 years and older who wanted to treat their Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, the recommended dosage is 60 milligrams a day. This dosage will be then eventually adjusted based on the medical response of the patient. There are some cases where patients with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome are advised to take 180 milligrams of Lansoprazole tablet.
Lansoprazole 30mg / 15mg
Patients who are unable to take oral Lansoprazole tablets may take the medication intravenously. The prescribed intravenous dosage of Lansoprazole is 30 milligrams to be taken for 7 days continuously.
If your medical condition does not improve after taking this product, or where it becomes worse, talk to your nurse, prescriber, or pharmacist and let them know about your condition. Never attempt to stop taking the medication without informing your physician.
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Buying Lansoprazole Online in the UK
How do I buy Lansoprazole online?
You can safely buy Lansoprazole online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before you can buy lansoprazole. The online consultation will ensure that Lansoprazole is the right medication for your medical condition.
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You can purchase Lansoprazole online from UK Meds by simply completing our free online consultation to ensure that the medication is right for you. Your online consultation will be assessed by a GMC registered doctor.
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