Lan 15 mg Capsule

Lan 15 mg Capsule contains 15 mg of lansoprazole in each capsule. It belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Lan 15 mg Capsule is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used with other medicines to help clear H. pylori infection.

How it works: Lansoprazole in Lan 15 mg Capsule blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that release acid. By lowering acid production, the capsule helps relieve burning, allows ulcers to heal, and reduces irritation in the esophagus and stomach.

Lan 15 mg Capsule is a lower-strength lansoprazole option compared with Lan 30 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a smaller dose is enough for symptom control or when a doctor wants a gentler step in treatment. Some patients may notice a similar acid-reducing effect with less medicine, while others may need the 30 mg strength for more severe or persistent symptoms.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• H. pylori combination therapy

• Swallow Lan 15 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, because it works best when taken before food.
• If you take it once daily, try to take it at the same time each day.
• If you are using it for ulcers or reflux, follow the exact schedule prescribed even if symptoms improve quickly.
• Do not use it as a quick-relief medicine for sudden heartburn; it is meant for regular use, not immediate relief.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Lan 15 mg Capsule provides 15 mg of lansoprazole. The dose may be taken once daily for some conditions, or more often in selected cases, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor based on your diagnosis and response. Do not increase the number of capsules on your own, even though this is the lower-strength option compared with Lan 30 mg Capsule.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lansoprazole may include:

• headache
• diarrhea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• gas or bloating
• dizziness

• Use Lan 15 mg Capsule only as prescribed if you have liver disease, because dose adjustment may be needed.
• Long-term use of PPIs can raise the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• Tell your doctor if you have black stools, vomiting blood, trouble swallowing, or unexplained weight loss.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this capsule.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux and stomach irritation, so limiting it may help your symptoms.
• This medicine may not be the right choice if your symptoms are caused by something other than excess stomach acid.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking it.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing HIV medicines
• iron supplements or medicines that need stomach acid for absorption

Store Lan 15 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.