Lan 30 mg Capsule

Lan 30 mg Capsule contains 30 mg of lansoprazole in each capsule. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Lan 30 mg Capsule is commonly prescribed for acid-related conditions such as GERD, heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Because this is the 30 mg strength, it is a full-strength capsule that should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Lansoprazole in Lan 30 mg Capsule blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which lowers stomach acid production. By reducing acid, the capsule helps relieve irritation and gives damaged tissue a better chance to heal.

Lan 30 mg Capsule is the higher-strength sibling of Lan 15 mg Capsule, so it delivers twice as much lansoprazole in each capsule. A doctor may choose Lan 30 mg Capsule when symptoms are more persistent, when healing is the goal, or when a lower strength is not enough. People who need maintenance or milder symptom control may be directed to the 15 mg strength instead.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Helicobacter pylori combination therapy
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

• Take Lan 30 mg Capsule before meals, usually 30 to 60 minutes before eating.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber or pharmacist gives special instructions.
• If you are told to use it with food, follow the exact timing your clinician gives because food can affect how the capsule works.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed once-daily use.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Use only as directed, since Lan 30 mg Capsule is a stronger strength than the 15 mg capsule.

Each Lan 30 mg Capsule provides 30 mg of lansoprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, or in some cases more than once daily if a doctor specifically prescribes that schedule; the exact dose and maximum daily amount depend on the diagnosis and the patient. Do not increase the number of capsules on your own, because this 30 mg strength is intended to be selected and adjusted by a clinician.

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

Common side effects of Lansoprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Lan 30 mg Capsule is a higher-strength PPI, so use it only if a clinician has decided 30 mg is right for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dose adjustments may be needed.
• Long-term use may raise the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures.
• Contact a doctor if you develop diarrhea that is severe or does not go away, especially if it is watery or bloody.
• If you are taking it for chest pain or symptoms that could be heart-related, get urgent medical help rather than assuming it is simple heartburn.
• Tell your prescriber about kidney disease or a history of allergic reaction to lansoprazole or other PPIs.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your reflux symptoms.

• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine
• Iron salts or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption

Store Lan 30 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.