Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets

What are Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets?

Lansoprazole 15 mg orodispersible tablets belong to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. It is a prescription-only medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid and works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.

Also available as Lansoprazole 15mg-30mg gastro-resistant capsules for acid reflux (GERD).

What is the difference between orodispersible tablets and regular tablets?

Orodispersible tablets are rapidly dissolving tablets. They are designed to dissolve in the mouth and are primarily used by individuals that may have difficulty swallowing regular tablets or capsules.

Can I buy lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets over the counter?

You can buy Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets online from Medicine Direct following a confidential online consultation. Just complete our short questionnaire and one of our registered health professionals will prescribe you this medication if they deem it suitable for you. You can then order Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets from our online pharmacy; place your order by 2pm and we can also offer you next day delivery.

What are Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets used to treat?

Lansoprazole 15mg/30mg orodispersible tablets are used to treat adults who suffer from acid reflux disease.

Stomach acid is important for breaking down food for it to be digested properly. The oesophagus is normally protected from stomach acid by the oesophageal sphincter, which provides a one-way barrier so food can enter the stomach but acid cannot leave. Sometimes this sphincter can allow a certain amount of acid to pass through the barrier into the oesophagus, creating acid reflux.

A common side effect of acid reflux is heartburn, which causes a burning feeling in the chest.

How do Lansoprazole Orodispersible capsules work?

Lansoprazole 15/30mg orodispersible tablets are a type of medicine called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They provide effective relief from the likes of acid reflux, stomach ulcers and heartburn by inhibiting the production of stomach acid, thus reducing the amount of acid that is produced.

Your doctor may prescribe Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets for any of the following conditions:

• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Inflammation of the oesophagus
• Treatment for duodenal and stomach ulcer
• Treatment or prevention of duodenal and stomach ulcer for people who are taking NSAIDs such as Naproxen 250mg-500mg tablets for a long time
• Infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria when given in combination with antibiotic therapy
• Preventing reflux oesophagitis

Who can take Lansoprazole?

Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets are not a suitable treatment for everyone to take.

Do not give this medicine to children.

Do not take Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets if any of the below apply to you:

• You are allergic to lansoprazole or any of the other ingredients contained in this treatment (please refer to the Ingredients tab for a full list of ingredients)
• You are taking any medicine that contains the active substance atazanavir

Do not take Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You have a serious liver disease (the doctor may wish to adjust your dose)
• You are due to have the blood test Chromogranin A
• You have ever had a skin reaction while taking another medical treatment similar to Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets

Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets Usage instructions

Our pharmacists and prescribers follow NICE prescribing guidelines when prescribing Lansoprazole.

Place a tablet on your tongue and gently suck it. The tablet will quickly dissolve in your mouth; it will release pellets that you should swallow without chewing. Alternatively, you can swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.

If you have trouble swallowing tablets, your doctor may advise you to take this medicine using an oral syringe.

Ideally, you should take these tablets at least 30 minutes before you eat.

For heartburn and acid reflux, the usual dose is one tablet every day for four weeks. Speak to your doctor if you still have symptoms after this time.

If you are taking these tablets every day, try to take them at the same time each day.

What if I forget to take it?

If you accidentally miss a dose of Lansoprazole, just take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose.

If it is nearly time for the next dose, just skip the dose you missed and continue taking the tablets as normal. Never take a double dose of Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets to try and make up for missing a previous dose.

To lessen the risk of forgetting to take a dose of Lansoprazole, try to take these tablets at the same time every day.

What if I stop taking it?

Do not stop taking Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets until your course of treatment is complete, even if you feel better. Your problem may not have been completely treated and may reoccur if you do not complete your course of treatment.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets include:

• Tiredness
• Skin rash, itching
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, benign stomach polyps
• Dry or sore mouth or throat
• Wind
• Feeling sick or being sick

Rare side effects of Lansoprazole tablets can include:

• Fever
• Sensitivity to light
• Hair loss
• Feeling confused, drowsy, restless,
• Vertigo
• Insomnia
• Hallucinations
• Inflammation of the tongue, a change in taste or loss of appetite
• Skin reactions
• Feeling of ants crawling on the skin
• Trembling
• Anaemia
• Pancreatitis
• Kidney problems
• Angioedema
• Fungal infection
• Impotence and/or breast swelling in men
• Inflammation of the liver

Seek medical treatment immediately if you suffer any of the above.

Serious allergic reaction

In rare instances, it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction to Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets. You must either call 999 or go to A&E straight away if you have any of the following symptoms:

Always read the patient information leaflet for comprehensive details on side effects. If you are concerned about side effects or what to do about them, please do not hesitate to speak to your doctor before you start taking Lansoprazole tablets.

Warnings

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Lansoprazole may interact with other medicines. Before you start taking a new medicine make sure you inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medicine. This includes both prescription and non-prescription medication, herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medication that contains any of the active ingredients listed below:

• The herbal remedy St. John's wort (for mild depression)
• Tacrolimus (for preventing transplant rejection)
• Digoxin (for heart problems)
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifampicin (for infections)
• Diuretics (for urinary problems)
• Antacids (for heartburn or acid reflux)
• Theophylline (for asthma)
• Fluvoxamine (for psychiatric conditions including depression)
• Sucralfate (to heal ulcers)

Lansoprazole tablets contain asparatame, which contains a source of phenylalanine. This may be harmful to people who have phenylketonuria.

For more information on medicines that interact with Lansoprazole.

Lansoprazole orodispersible Ingredients

The main active ingredients within this medicine are: Lansoprazole

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics