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Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of stomach acid.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • indigestion
  • heartburn, acid reflux and GORD
  • preventing and treating stomach ulcers
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Common side effects

  • headaches
  • feeling or being sick
  • diarrhoea
  • stomach pain
  • wind

Cautions

  • over 3 months' use can lower blood magnesium
  • use over a year raises risk of fractures and B12 deficiency
  • tell your doctor before an endoscopy
  • can hide symptoms of stomach cancer — report new symptoms

Interactions

  • antacids (take 2 hours apart)
  • digoxin (heart medicine)
  • methotrexate
  • warfarin (blood thinner)
  • HIV medicines
  • St John's wort (avoid)

Pregnancy: can be taken, but omeprazole is usually preferred

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/lansoprazole (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations10

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Chexid® 30Capsule ( Hard gelatin)30mg (IP)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt LtdPOM
Lanso 30Tablet30 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
LansolCapsule30mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
LansoprazoleTablet30 mg—POM
LansoprazoleCapsule30mg—POM
LansoprazoleCapsule15mg—POM
LanzolCapsule15mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Milan 30Capsule30 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Selanz SRCapsule30 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Zapacid 30Capsule30mgAzmi Naeem Medical & Diagnostic Centre Pvt LtdPOM
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