Description
What is Lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole belongs to group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Lansoprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid.
What is acid reflux?
When acid from the stomach leaks up into the gullet (oesophagus), the condition is known as acid reflux. This may cause heartburn and other symptoms.
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a painful burning feeling just below or behind the breastbone. It usually comes from the oesophagus. The pain often rises in your chest and may spread to your neck or throat.
How to use
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. If you find the capsules difficult to swallow your doctor may advise you on alternative ways to take your medicine. Do not crush or chew these capsules or the content of an emptied capsule because this will stop them from working properly.
If you are taking Lansoprazole Capsules once a day, try to take it at the same time each day. You may get best results if you take Lansoprazole Capsules first thing in the morning.
Side Effects
- headache, dizziness
- diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pains, feeling or being sick, wind, dry or sore mouth or throat
- skin rash, itching
- changes in liver function test values
- tiredness.
Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Delivery and Returns
Standard Delivery
Free on Orders over £25 (£3.50 for orders under £25) – 3-5 days.
Next Day Delivery
£5.99 – Next working day (excluding Saturdays & Sundays) on orders placed before 4pm. Orders placed after 4pm will be delivered on the 2nd working day after the order is placed.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00).
NHS prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Signed
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
Returns
If you’re not completely satisfied with your order, you can return it within 14 days. (Exclusions apply)