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Lansoprazole 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

Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole

• 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

• take 1 tablet before eating in the morning
• do not crush or chew tablets
• place the tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water. The tablets can also be swallowed whole with water.
• take every day for 14 days
• do not take more than 1 tablet a day
• do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
• do not take this medicine with alcohol

Repeated 14-Day Course (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 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

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Treats Frequent Heartburn

Lansoprazole

Delayed Release

Orally Disintegrating Tablets 15 mg

acid reducer

• May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Please read the entire package insert before taking

Lansoprazole Delayed Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets.

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How Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets Treats Your Frequent Heartburn

Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets stops acid production at the source - the pumps that release acid into the stomach. Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablet is taken once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days.

What You Can Expect When Taking Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets

Frequent heartburn can occur anytime during the 24-hour period (day or night). Take Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets in the morning before eating. Lansoprazole is 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 orally disintegrating tablets every day for 14 days to treat your frequent heartburn.

Who Should Take Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets

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 orally disintegrating tablets

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

How to Take Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets

14-DAY Course of Treatment

• Take 1 tablet before eating in the morning.
• Do not crush or chew tablets.
• Place the tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water. The tablets can also be swallowed whole with water.
• Take every day for 14 days.
• Do not take more than 1 tablet a day.
• Do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor.
• Do not take this medicine with alcohol.

When to Take Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets 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 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 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 care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

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 that lansoprazole effectively treats frequent heartburn

In three clinical studies, lansoprazole was shown to be significantly better than placebo in treating frequent heartburn.

How Lansoprazole delayed release orally disintegrating tablets is Sold

This medicine is available in 14 tablet, 28 tablet and 42 tablet 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 orally disintegrating tablets

Call 1-800-719-9260

weekdays 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Made in Israel

Manufactured by:

Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd.

10 Hakidma Street, Yokneam 2069200, Israel

:8U174 00 J3

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