Monolithum Plas Tablets 15 mg (Lansoprazole)

Adult dose

This medication should be administered 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 orally once a day for 4 weeks. 2. Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer: 30 mg of Lansoprazole orally once a day for 8 weeks. 3. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori to prevent recurrence of duodenal ulcer:

Child dose

This medication should be given before meals, placed on the tongue to dissolve with saliva or taken with water. It should not be chewed or crushed. Children and adolescents aged 12 to 17: 1. Treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.

This medication should not be used by patients with known allergies to certain components or a history of hypersensitivity. Caution is particularly necessary for those allergic to benzimidazole compounds, penicillin, and macrolide antibiotics. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this medication. Additionally, patients with liver dysfunction, the elderly, children, and those with a history of drug hypersensitivity should be administered with caution. While taking this medication, rare but severe allergic reactions, blood disorders, liver dysfunction, and severe skin reactions may occur. If any unusual symptoms arise, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Long-term use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency, necessitating regular check-ups. In cases where malignancies such as gastric cancer are suspected, accurate diagnosis should be pursued before administering the drug. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their healthcare provider about any other medications they are taking, particularly antiviral agents, antibiotics, and anticoagulants. Using this drug for long periods or at high doses may increase the risk of bone fractures. Therefore, it is advisable to use the minimum effective dose for the appropriate duration only when needed. Dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, symptoms may require appropriate treatment such as gastric lavage or activated charcoal, as blood dialysis will not remove the substance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, anaphylactic reaction, shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute interstitial nephritis, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, jaundice, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS syndrome, interstitial pneumonitis, pneumonia, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney injury.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• altered taste
• dyschezia
• nausea
• vomiting
• oral mucosal inflammation
• glossitis
• thirst

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should preferably be at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White circular tablets with gray spots

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4 PTP/carton)