Lansoton LFDT Tablet 15 mg (Lansoprazole)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken before meals, placed on the tongue to dissolve with saliva or taken with water. It should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer: 15 mg of lansoprazole taken orally once daily for 4 weeks. 2. Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer: 30 mg of lansoprazole taken orally once daily for 8 weeks. 3. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori to prevent recurrence of duodenal ulcer.

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 12 to 17: 1. Short-term treatment of symptoms related to non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease: 15 mg once daily for 8 weeks. 2. Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis: 30 mg once daily for 8 weeks.

This drug contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be taken by patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, or with hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin-type or macrolide antibiotics, should not use this medication. Pregnant women and patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance or galactose intolerance should avoid taking it. Patients with a history of drug allergies or reduced liver function, the elderly, breastfeeding women, and children should use this drug with caution. The drug may cause severe allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, or skin rashes; if symptoms occur, consult medical personnel immediately. Mild side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting have also been reported; symptoms should be carefully monitored. Long-term use may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia, and increased fracture risk, necessitating regular check-ups. If gastric ulcers or malignant tumors are suspected, it should be used only after a proper diagnosis, and if side effects occur during treatment, the drug should be discontinued, and appropriate measures taken. There are many interactions with other drugs, so patients taking antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, etc., should inform their doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication; if unavoidable, consult a specialist before making a decision. Children and elderly patients need dosage adjustments and careful observation; in case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Store this medication out of children's reach, and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, generalized rash, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, shock, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, jaundice, acute interstitial nephritis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), DRESS syndrome, interstitial pneumonia, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, membranous colitis.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

The drug is a white to yellowish-white tablet with red to brown spots.

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10), 98 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 14)