Lansoprazole Capsules of Enteric Coated Granules 15mg

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. If you find the capsules difficult to swallow your doctor may advise 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 first thing in the morning. If you are taking Lansoprazole Capsules twice a day, you should have the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening. The dose of Lansoprazole Capsules depends on your condition. The recommended doses of Lansoprazole Capsules for adults are given below. Your doctor will sometimes prescribe you a different dose and will tell you how long your treatment will last.

Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation: one 15mg or 30mg capsule for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist you should report to your doctor. If your symptoms are not relieved within 4 weeks, please contact your doctor.
Treatment of duodenal ulcer: one 30mg capsule every day for 2 weeks.
Treatment of stomach ulcer: one 30mg capsule every day for 4 weeks.
Treatment of inflammation in your oesophagus (reflux oesophagitis): one 30mg capsule every day for 4 weeks.
Long-term prevention of reflux oesophagitis: one 15mg capsule every day, your doctor may adjust your dose to one 30mg capsule every day.