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Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is an acid reflux treatment that helps to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It works by blocking the production of acid. The recommended dose is one capsule daily.
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Lansoprazole Prices
| Medicine | x7 Capsules | x14 Capsules | x28 Capsules |
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| Lansoprazole 15mg Capsules | £6.99 | £9.99 | £16.49 |
| Lansoprazole 30mg Capsules | £11.49 | £16.99 |
| Medicine | x7 Tablets | x14 Tablets | x28 Tablets |
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| Lansoprazole 15mg Orodispersible Tablets | £8.49 | £11.99 | £19.99 |
| Lansoprazole 30mg Orodispersible Tablets | £13.99 | £23.99 |
About Lansoprazole
Key Points
- Effectively treats gastro-oesophageal reflux, indigestion, heartburn and stomach ulcers
- Reduces excess stomach acid
- Relieves symptoms such as burning sensation in throat and chest, bloating and unpleasant taste
- Taken once daily
- Lansoprazole 15mg and Lansoprazole 30 mg available to buy, as either a tablet or orodispersible
Buy Lansoprazole
You can safely buy lansoprazole online from our UK regulated pharmacy. If it is safe to do so, our clinical team will issue a prescription once a consultation has been completed online. The prescription is then dispensed in our pharmacy and dispatched using a next day delivery service. Our pharmacy team is available from 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-12pm, Saturday.
What is Lansoprazole Used For?
Lansoprazole belongs to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. It is used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, a condition where your stomach produces too much acid. The acid travels from your stomach to your food pipe causing irritation and a burning sensation. It can also be used to treat indigestion and heartburn, caused by excess stomach acid. Lansoprazole can reduce the symptoms associated with these conditions, such as:
- A burning sensation in chest and throat
- A sour unpleasant taste at the back of your throat
- Bad breath
- Recurring hiccups and burping
- Bloating
How Does Lansoprazole Work?
Proton pumps in the stomach are responsible for producing stomach acid. Lansoprazole works to reduce the amount of acid produced, which helps to relieve symptoms caused by excess acid production. It also allows your food pipe to heal, if it has been damaged by acid that has travelled from the stomach upwards.
Lansoprazole Dosage Instructions
Our clinicians prescribe this medicine for acid reflux and the usual lansoprazole dose for adults is one capsule to be taken once daily in the morning. You should only take one lansoprazole dose, unless your doctor has instructed otherwise. If you have been told by your doctor to take two doses, you should take the second dose around half an hour before your dinner. Tablets or capsules should not be crushed. If you have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules, you should order orodispersible tablets. These tablets can be placed under the tongue and dissolve into the bloodstream.
When to Take Lansoprazole
You should take one capsule with water once daily around half an hour before breakfast because food stops some lansoprazole getting into your system.
How Long Does Lansoprazole Take to Work?
Lansoprazole taken to treat acid reflux usually provides relief almost straight away. It may take a few days for the full effect of lansoprazole to be seen. If you do not experience any relief from symptoms after the first week, you should contact your doctor who may wish to carry out tests or prescribe an alternative treatment.
How Long Does Lansoprazole Stay in Your System?
The timeframe is dependent on your metabolism and overall health, as well as the medicine's half-life.
Can You Take Lansoprazole at Night?
Although this acid reflux medicine can be taken at night, it is recommended to take your dose of lansoprazole in the morning because food can slow down the process of lansoprazole getting into your system.
For more information about lansoprazole acid reflux treatment, take a look at the patient information leaflets below:
- Lansoprazole 15mg/30mg Gastro-resistant Patient Information Leaflet
- Lansoprazole 15mg/30mg Orodispersible Patient Information Leaflet
Lansoprazole Side Effects
If you have any signs of a serious reaction listed below, you should call 999 and stop taking lansoprazole immediately:
- Angioedema – you may have a swollen face, tongue or pharynx, find it difficult to swallow, notice hives and have difficulties breathing
- Severe hypersensitivity including anaphylactic shock - you may have fever, rash, swelling and sometimes blood pressure may drop
- Very severe skin reactions - you may have reddening, blistering, severe inflammation and skin loss (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme)
- Inflammation of the liver – you may have yellow skin or eyes
Common Side Effects
Common side effects, which can affect up to 1 in 10 people, include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Feeling or being sick
- Wind
- Dry or sore mouth or throat
- Skin rash and/or itching
- Changes in liver function
- Fatigue
- Benign polyps in the stomach
Uncommon Side Effects
Uncommon side effects, which can affect up to 1 in 100 people, include:
- Depression
- Pain in the joints or muscles
- Fluid retention or swelling
- Changes in blood cell counts
- Fracture of the hip, wrist or spine
Does Lansoprazole Cause Weight Gain?
Weight gain is not typically a direct side effect, however indirect factors such as relief from symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion may lead to an increase in your appetite which could increase your calorie intake. Additionally, dietary or lifestyle changes can occur when taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which may lead to weight gain.
Can Lansoprazole Cause Bloating?
A gastrointestinal reaction can possibly cause bloating, although not everyone will experience this. Lansoprazole works to suppress stomach acid which can alter the natural gut microbiota leading to bloating. The rate at which your stomach empties can also decline, making you feel full and bloated.
Lansoprazole Side Effects Long Term
If you take a proton pump inhibitor like Lansoprazole, it may slightly increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine, particularly when taken over a period of more than one year. Your doctor will likely monitor you and it's important that you report any new or unusual symptoms straightaway.
The levels of magnesium in your body can also decline if taking lansoprazole for longer than 3 months. This can cause dizziness, fatigue, twitching and increase your heart rate.
Lansoprazole Warnings
When Should I See My Doctor?
We can only prescribe lansoprazole if our clinicians feel that it is safe to do so. If any of the following apply to you, you should see your doctor, who may wish to monitor you before prescribing lansoprazole:
- You have a liver problem – You may need a dose adjustment
- You have osteoporosis – lansoprazole can increase the chances of bone fractures when taken over a prolonged period of time
- You have had a skin reaction to lansoprazole previously, or any other similar medication such as omeprazole
- You will have long exposure to direct sunlight
If you are experiencing any of the following, please see your GP as soon as possible:
- You are over the age of 55 and are experiencing symptoms for the first time, or symptoms are getting worse
- You have had symptoms for 3 weeks
- You are experiencing pain or difficulty trying to swallow
- Your stools are black or blood stained
- Your stomach is swollen
- You are experiencing unexplained weight loss
- You have vomiting and diarrhoea
- You have persistent pain
- You are low on energy
- You may need to have tests carried out, and you should not delay going to see the doctor
Lansoprazole and Pregnancy
Lansoprazole should be avoided in pregnancy since there is little information about its use during pregnancy. You should visit your doctor if you discover you are pregnant whilst taking lansoprazole, discontinue treatment and seek an alternative. There are similar treatments which are suitable for those that are pregnant. Sometimes symptoms can be treated without taking medicine and instead making lifestyle changes such as eating smaller meals more often and avoiding trigger foods. You should also try to sit up straight whilst eating because this helps take the pressure off your stomach.
Lansoprazole and Breastfeeding
It may be okay to take lansoprazole while you're breastfeeding, but only if your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy.
The amount of lansoprazole which passes into breast milk is not currently known, but it's likely to be a very small amount and your baby will not absorb a lot into their body from the breast milk.
Lansoprazole Interactions
Can I take lansoprazole with other medications?
Lansoprazole is safe to take with most medication. If you are taking the following medication, you should consult your doctor, as you may need to be monitored:
- Atazanavir, ledipasvir, nelfinavir, rilpivirine, saquinavir, sofosbuvir, tipranavir, velpatasvir or voxilaprevir, which are antivirals used in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis
- Bosutinib, ceritinib, dasatinib, erlotinib, gefitinib or pazopanib, used to treat certain cancers
- Clopidogrel, dipyridamole or digoxin, used to treat heart conditions
- Clobazam or phenytoin, used to treat epilepsy
- Warfarin to treat blood clots
- Citalopram, escitalopram, fluvoxamine or St John’s wort, used in the treatment of depression
- Itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole or voriconazole, which are used as antifungals
- Cilostazol
- Methotrexate
- Theophylline used to treat asthma
- Sucralfate used to treat ulcers
- Tacrolimus, used in transplants
- Antacids, used to treat heartburn or acid regurgitation
What Not To Take with Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole and Alcohol
There is no interaction between alcohol and lansoprazole itself. However, alcohol increases the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Our clinical team recommends avoiding alcohol when experiencing acid reflux to fully benefit from treatment.
Lansoprazole Alternatives
Lansoprazole vs Omeprazole
- Both proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which effectively reduce stomach acid production
- Omeprazole is available in capsule form, while lansoprazole is available as either capsules or orodispersible tablets, which may be preferable for people who cannot swallow tablets
- Both medicines cause similar side effects
- Preference may be based on your response to one medication over the other
Preventions
You may be able to stop or reduce symptoms of heartburn by making small lifestyle adjustments, such as:
- Eating smaller meals more frequently
- Losing weight if you're overweight
- Do regular relaxation techniques
- Avoid food or drink that triggers symptom
- Avoid eating 3 or 4 hours before bed
- Avoid wearing tight clothes around your waist
- Quit smoking
- Reduce alcohol intake
- Speak to your doctor first before you stop taking any prescribed medicine
Lansoprazole Ingredients
Active ingredient: Lansoprazole
Inactive ingredients: Sugar spheres (sucrose and maize starch), Sodium laurilsulfate, Meglumine, Mannitol (E421), Hypromellose, Macrogol, Talc, Polysorbate 80, Titanium dioxide (E171), Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1), Dispersion 30%
We have an experienced clinical team who will only provide a short-term treatment for acid reflux. There are several reasons for this:
- Long term use of lansoprazole can increase the likelihood of bone fractures. If your doctor has prescribed you lansoprazole to take over a long period of time, you will need to be monitored to ensure that you have adequate levels of vitamin D, to minimise the chances of bone injury.
- The symptoms of acid reflux are similar in nature to stomach cancer. Lansoprazole can mask these symptoms, which could potentially be hazardous to your health. If you are experiencing symptoms like acid reflux for more than 3 weeks, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
- Taking lansoprazole for longer than 3 months can reduce the amount of magnesium in your body. Magnesium is required in order to maintain healthy glucose levels, heartbeat and muscle and nerve function. Low magnesium can negatively affect your health, leaving you feeling dizzy, tired, twitching and increasing your heart rate.
If your doctor has authorised long term use of lansoprazole, and you wish to purchase more than a one-month supply, you can call us to speak to one of our pharmacists.
No, this medicine is not available to buy over the counter. You can only get lansoprazole on prescription.
All three treatments are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and work in a similar way. If you are looking for a lansoprazole alternative the best treatment will be largely down to individual needs and preference, based on the condition being treated, your overall health, tolerance and cost. All three options are generic medications meaning they have the same active ingredient as the brand-name medicines and work in the same way. Our experienced clinicals will assess and advise on the best course of treatment for you.
It is best to take lansoprazole before food to ensure it is fully absorbed by your body. Food can interrupt this process.
You can take Gaviscon and lansoprazole together, however it's best to space out the timing to avoid interference. Lansoprazole should be taken at least 30 minutes before a meal, and if needed, Gaviscon may be taken after meals or at bedtime.
Please note: You should always seek advice from a pharmacist or your doctor before combining medications.
This is typically 1 tablet a day, but the dose depends on your condition. You should always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist and read the patient information leaflet.
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