Lansoprazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) available as capsules and orally disintegrating tablets in Pakistan.
How Lansoprazole works
Lansoprazole switches off the proton pumps in the stomach lining that produce acid. Less acid allows the lining of the food pipe and stomach to heal.
What is Lansoprazole used for?
- Heartburn and acid reflux (GERD)
- Healing and preventing stomach and duodenal ulcers
- Clearing H. pylori infection, together with antibiotics
- Protecting the stomach during long-term NSAID use
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Side effects of Lansoprazole
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Headache
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Nausea or stomach pain
- Tiredness
See a doctor if you have severe or persistent watery diarrhoea, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Precautions and warnings
- See a doctor before using it if you have weight loss, difficulty swallowing, vomit blood or pass black stools.
- Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 and may increase fracture risk, so treatment should be reviewed.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Lansoprazole
When should lansoprazole be taken?
It is usually taken before a meal, often in the morning. Follow your doctor’s instructions or the pack.
Is lansoprazole better than omeprazole?
They work in the same way and are used for the same conditions. The choice often depends on availability, price and individual response.
Lansoprazole brands and prices in Pakistan
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