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Selanz SR (30mg) 14 Capsules
- Manufacturer The Searle Company Limited
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Generic Name
Lansoprazole 30mg
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Product Information
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Description
Lansoprazole is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor, which is the enzyme in the lining of your stomach that helps it make acid to digest food. Lansoprazole prevents proton pumps from working properly. This reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes.
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Ingredients
Lansoprazole 30mg
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Drug Class
Proton-pump inhibitors
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Dosage Form
Capsule
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Uses
Lansoprazole is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:
- Used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Helps heal and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines
- Effective in treating Zollinger-Ellison syndrome by reducing gastric acid production
- Used in combination with antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori infections
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Dosage
Follow these dosage instructions:
- Adult Dosage
15 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
- Child Dosage
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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In case of Overdose
Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take lansoprazole once a day, typically in the morning. If you're instructed to take it twice a day, take one dose in the morning and another in the evening. For optimal effectiveness, take lansoprazole at least 30 minutes before a meal or snack, as food can interfere with its absorption into your system.
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When Not to Use
This medication is contraindicated:
- In patients with known severe hypersensitivity to any component of the medicine.
- Lactating mothers.
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Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
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Precautions & Warnings
To achieve desired therapeutic results, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment or as advised by the doctor .
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Drug Interactions
Please ask your doctor about any drug interactions and inform them of the medications you are already using.
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Storage/Disposal
Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.
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Control Drug
No
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Quick Tips, if any
Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.
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