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Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules 15 mg / acid reducer
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
Clinically Proven To Treat Frequent Heartburn
Sodium Free
28 Capsules
Three 14-Day Courses of Treatment
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Indications
treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole
Do not use
if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
liver disease
had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
frequent chest pain
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
warfarin (blood-thinning medicine)
prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
digoxin (heart medicine)
theophylline (asthma medicine)
tacrolimus (immune system medicine)
atazanavir (medicine for HIV infection)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
your heartburn continues or worsens
you need to take this product for more than 14 days
you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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Active Ingredients: Lansoprazole (15mg)(Acid reducer)
Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, D&C Red 28, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Green 3, FD&C Red 40, Gelatin, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Magnesium Carbonate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Starch, Sucrose, Sugar Sphere, Talc, Titanium Dioxide
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adults 18 years of age and older
this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
14-Day Course of Treatment
swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
take every day for 14 days
do not take more than 1 capsule a day
swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Other information
read the directions, warnings and package insert before use
keep the carton and package insert. They contain important information.
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
keep product out of high heat and humidity
protect product from moisture


