Mclan 30 mg Capsule

Mclan 30 mg Capsule is a prescription lansoprazole capsule used to reduce stomach acid. Each capsule contains 30 mg of lansoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used for acid-related conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, and related hyperacidity problems. Mclan 30 mg Capsule is made by ULTIMEDIX and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Lansoprazole in Mclan 30 mg Capsule blocks the proton pumps in the stomach lining that make acid. By lowering acid production, the capsule helps reduce burning, protects irritated tissue, and gives ulcers or inflamed esophagus time to heal.

Mclan 30 mg Capsule is the full-strength lansoprazole capsule in this product line, so it is typically chosen when a doctor wants a standard adult treatment dose rather than a lower-strength starting option. Because it contains 30 mg in each capsule, it may be used for more persistent acid symptoms or healing goals, but only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate for you.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Hypersecretory acid conditions
• Helicobacter pylori-related therapy when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow Mclan 30 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, because lansoprazole works best when taken before food.
• If you are taking it once daily, take it at the same time each day for steady effect.
• If you also use antacids, follow your doctor’s instructions on spacing them from Mclan 30 mg Capsule.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.
• Do not change the capsule form to another acid medicine or strength without medical advice.

Each Mclan 30 mg Capsule provides 30 mg of lansoprazole. The doctor decides how often you should take it based on the condition being treated; for many acid-related problems it is taken once daily, while some patients may need a different schedule. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends, because the right dose depends on your diagnosis, age, and other medicines.

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

• Use caution if you have liver disease, because your doctor may monitor you more closely.
• Tell your clinician if you have osteoporosis or a history of fractures, since long-term PPI use may increase fracture risk.
• Get medical advice if you have unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black stools, or trouble swallowing before using Mclan 30 mg Capsule.
• Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels in some people.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this capsule.
• Ask your doctor before combining it with alcohol if you have severe reflux or stomach irritation, since alcohol can worsen symptoms.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or unusually unwell after taking the capsule.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• High-dose methotrexate
• Atazanavir or other medicines that need stomach acid to absorb well
• Sucralfate or antacids if taken at the wrong time

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