Neu Label Tablet 20 mg (Lansoprazole Sodium)

Adult dose

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer: Usually, 10 mg is administered orally once daily, and it may be given up to 20 mg once daily depending on symptoms. Gastric ulcers are treated for 8 weeks, and duodenal ulcers for 6 weeks. Erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease: 10 mg or 20 mg is taken once daily for 4-8 weeks, and if not resolved after 8 weeks of treatment, 10 mg or 20 mg may be taken twice daily as an addition.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to certain components or benzimidazole derivatives. In addition, it is safe not to use this medication in treatments involving penicillin or macrolide antibiotics if there is hypersensitivity. It should not be taken with specific cardiac medications as they may affect the heart. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and it is better not to use it in children, as safety has not been established. Patients with impaired liver function, elderly patients, and those with a history of drug allergies should use this medication cautiously. This medication may cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, itching, or hives, so it should be stopped immediately if symptoms occur. Blood-related abnormalities may also occur, necessitating regular blood tests, and liver function abnormalities may occur, so it is advisable to have liver function tests regularly. Various side effects may appear in different body parts such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, respiratory system, muscles and joints, skin, eyes, and urinary system, so consult a doctor immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, so caution is required. Additionally, prolonged use may lower magnesium levels, requiring regular checks of serum magnesium concentrations and supplementation if necessary. Since it strongly suppresses gastric acid secretion, there may be a slight increase in the risk of bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract, so inform healthcare professionals if diarrhea persists. Caution is required as drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider, especially if using antibiotics, anticoagulants, or antiviral drugs. When taking, do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them whole, and store them out of reach of children. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive, and strict adherence to the physician's instructions is necessary for safe use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, acute liver failure, liver dysfunction, jaundice, acute interstitial nephritis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), respiratory distress, asthma attacks, liver abnormalities (jaundice), serious neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion, delirium, convulsions, etc.), severe edema or urinary abnormalities (progressing renal failure)

Mild side effects

Rash, itching, blood abnormalities (decreased red blood cells, decreased white blood cells, anemia, etc.), elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, etc.), hypertension, ECG abnormalities, migraine, fainting, angina, palpitations, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, oral ulcers, dysphagia, headache, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, myalgia, arthritis, alopecia, dry skin, cataract, dry eyes, etc.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Pale yellow round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/ALU-ALU x2)