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Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg
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Lanzoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production

Pack size Box of 30 capsules. Bottle of 30 capsules.
Shelf-life 36 months
Composition Lansoprazole.
Dosage forms and strengths Hard gelatin capsule: 30 mg.
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PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications:

  • Active gastric ulcer.
  • Esophagitis due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage:

  • Active gastric ulcer: One capsule once daily, for 4 weeks, therapy can be continued for another 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Esophagitis due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease: One capsule once daily, for 4 weeks, therapy can be continued for another 4 weeks.
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 1 – 2 capsules once daily. Treatment duration depends on responses

Usage:

Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg should be taken orally before eating, and do not crush or chew capsule.

Known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance or excipients.

Pregnancy and lactation.

Children.

Common: Headache, vertigo; diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia; skin eruptions.

Less common: Fatigue.

  • Using lanzoprazole in high doses and over long durations (> 1 year) may modestly increase the risk of hip, wrist and spine fracture.
  • Hypomagnesemia can occur because of using prolonged treatment or taking proton pump inhibitor with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g. diuretics).
  • Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg should be used with caution in elderly. Dose reduction in patients with severe hepatic impairment should be considered.
  • Pregnancy: Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Lactation: a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug.
  • Patients should refrain from driving or using machines.