Lansoprazole DR Capsules USP 15 mg

Lansoprazole USP, 15 mg

Acid reducer

• 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

• 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.

• read the directions, warnings and package insert before use
• keep the package and package insert.  They contain important information.
• store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF).
• keep product out of high heat and humidity
• protect product from moisture
• close cap tightly after use

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1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX).

Treats Frequent Heartburn  

LANSOPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES, USP

(lan soe′ pra zole)

15 mg

                      Acid Reducer

• May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

• Sodium Free

Please read the entire package insert before taking lansoprazole delayed-release capsules.

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How Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules Treat Your Frequent Heartburn

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules stop acid production at the source – the pumps that release acid into the stomach. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are taken once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days.

What You Can Expect When Taking Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules

Frequent heartburn can occur anytime during the 24-hour period (day or night). Take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules in the morning before eating. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are clinically proven to treat frequent heartburn. Although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours, it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect. Make sure you take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules every day for 14 days to treat your frequent heartburn.

Who Should Take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules

Adults (18 years and older) with frequent heartburn – when you have heartburn 2 or more days a week.

Who Should NOT Take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules

People who have one episode of heartburn a week or less, or who want immediate relief of heartburn.

How to Take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules 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.

When to Take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules Again

You may repeat a 14-day course of therapy every 4 months.

When to Talk to Your Doctor

Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor.

Warnings and When to Ask Your Doctor

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 your 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 or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicines)

• atazanavir (medicine for HIV infection)

• methotrexate (arthritis medicine)

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

• you get diarrhea

• you develop a rash or joint pain

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Tips for Managing Heartburn

• Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some acidic fruits and vegetables.

• Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.

• Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime.

• Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.

• Raise the head of your bed.

• Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach.

• If you are overweight, lose weight.

• If you smoke, quit smoking.

Clinical studies prove lansoprazole delayed-release capsules effectively treat frequent heartburn

In three clinical studies, lansoprazole delayed-release capsules were shown to be significantly better than placebo in treating frequent heartburn.

How Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules are Sold

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are available in 14 capsule, 28 capsule and 42 capsule sizes. These sizes contain one, two and three 14-day courses of treatment, respectively. Do not use for more than 14 days in a row unless directed by your doctor. For the 28 count (two 14-day courses) and the 42 count (three 14-day courses), you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months.

For Questions or Comments About Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules

Call Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX).

Revised: 4/2018

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Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, USP 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

Value 3 Pack

actual size

42 Capsules

Three 14-day courses of treatment

KEEP THE PACKAGE AND PACKAGE INSERT. THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

TAMPER-EVIDENT BOTTLE. DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT INNER OR BLACK BAND AROUND THE CENTER OF EACH CAPSULE IS MISSING OR BROKEN.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Prevacid® 24HR.

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