Lansoprazole Stella 30mg (3 blisters x 10 capsules/box)

Indications

• Active gastric ulcer.
• Esophagitis due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance or excipients.

Pregnancy and lactation.

Children.

Compositon/Ingredients

Dosage and administration

• Active gastric ulcer: One capsule once daily, for 4 weeks, therapy can be continued for another 2 to 4 weeks.
• Esophagitis due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease: One capsule once daily, for 4 weeks, therapy can be continued for another 4 weeks.
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 1 – 2 capsules once daily. Treatment duration depends on responses

Precaution

• Using lanzoprazole in high doses and over long durations (> 1 year) may modestly increase the risk of hip, wrist and spine fracture.
• Hypomagnesemia can occur because of using prolonged treatment or taking proton pump inhibitor with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (e.g. diuretics).
• Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg should be used with caution in elderly. Dose reduction in patients with severe hepatic impairment should be considered.
• Pregnancy: Lansoprazole STELLA 30 mg should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Lactation: a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug.
• Patients should refrain from driving or using machines.

Storage

Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light.