15 mg and 30 mg enteric capsules, hard
lansoprazole<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The active substance in Lansoprazole Krka is lansoprazole, which is a\u00a0proton pump inhibitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proton pump inhibitors reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor may prescribe Lansoprazole Krka for the following indications in adults:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lansoprazole contained in Lansoprazole Krka may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lansoprazole Krka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease.\u00a0Your doctor may need to adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor before taking Lansoprazole Krka if you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to Lansoprazole Krka that reduces stomach acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you get a rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor as soon as possible as you may need to stop taking Lansoprazole Krka.\u00a0Also remember to mention any other\u00a0side effects, such as joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor may or may have done another test called an\u00a0endoscopy\u00a0to diagnose your disease and\/or rule out\u00a0malignant\u00a0disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If diarrhea occurs during treatment with Lansoprazole Krka, you should contact your doctor immediately, as Lansoprazole Krka has been associated with a slightly increased incidence of infectious diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your doctor has prescribed you Lansoprazole Krka with other medicines for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori<\/em> – infection ( antibiotics ) or together with anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of pain or rheumatic disease: please also read the package leaflets of these medicines carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lansoprazole Krka for a long time (longer than 1 year), your doctor will probably check you regularly. You should report any new and unusual symptoms and details when you see your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use of\u00a0proton pump inhibitors\u00a0such as Lansoprazole Krka and especially if you use Lansoprazole Krka for more than a year may increase the risk of having a hip, wrist, or vertebral fracture (bone fracture).\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis (\u00a0osteoporosis\u00a0) or if you use medicines called\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0because they may increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are going to have a specific type of blood test (chromogranin A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor before taking lansoprazole if you have low levels of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B12 or risk factors for low\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B12 levels and are on long-term treatment with lansoprazole.\u00a0As with all antacids, lansoprazole may reduce\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B12\u00a0uptake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines that contain any of the following active substances, as Lansoprazole Krka may affect the way these medicines work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For best results with this medicine, you should take Lansoprazole Krka at least 30 minutes before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects\u00a0such as dizziness, dizziness, fatigue, and visual disturbances sometimes occur in patients taking Lansoprazole Krka.\u00a0If you get such\u00a0side effects, you should be careful, as your ability to react may be impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per capsule, ie essentially ‘sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. If you find it difficult to swallow the capsules, your doctor may advise you on other ways to take the medicine. Do not crush or chew these capsules or the contents of an emptied capsule, as this will prevent them from working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lansoprazole Krka once a day, try to take the medicine at the same time each day. For best results, take Lansoprazole Krka immediately in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lansoprazole Krka twice a day, you should take the first dose one in the morning and the second dose one in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dose of Lansoprazole Krka depends on your condition. Usual doses of Lansoprazole Krka for adults are listed below. Your doctor will sometimes prescribe a different dose and will tell you how long your treatment should last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of heartburn and acid reflux:<\/strong> one 15 mg or 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist, tell your doctor. If symptoms do not resolve within 4 weeks, consult a physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of duodenal ulcers:<\/strong> one 30 mg capsule daily for 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of ulcers in the stomach:<\/strong> one 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of inflammation of the esophagus ( reflux esophagitis )<\/strong> a 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term prevention of reflux oesophagitis:<\/strong> one 15 mg capsule daily, the doctor may adjust the dose to one 30 mg capsule daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of\u00a0infection\u00a0of\u00a0Helicobacter pylori<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is one 30 mg capsule in combination with two different\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0in the morning and one 30 mg capsule in combination with two different\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0in the evening.\u00a0The treatment usually lasts every day for 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended combinations of antibiotics are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are being treated for infection\u00a0because you have a\u00a0stomach ulcer, it is unlikely that the\u00a0stomach ulcer\u00a0will return if the treatment of the\u00a0infection is\u00a0successful.\u00a0For the medicine to have the best possible effect, you should take it at the right time and\u00a0not miss a\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of ulcers in duodenum one or stomach of patients who require continued NSAID treatment:<\/strong> one 30 mg capsule every day for 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prevention of ulcers in duodenum one or stomach of patients who require continued NSAID treatment:<\/strong> one 15 mg capsule every day, the physician may adjust the dose of one to one 30 mg capsule every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: The<\/strong>\u00a0usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is two 30 mg capsules each day, to begin with, then depending on how you respond to Lansoprazole Krka, your doctor will decide which\u00a0dose\u00a0is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lansoprazole Krka should not be given to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) by mistake for assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time to take the next\u00a0dose.\u00a0If this happens, skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0and take the other capsules as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop treatment prematurely if your symptoms have improved. You may not be fully recovered and the disease may return if you do not complete the course of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects are rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects have been reported (affects an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the can, blister, and carton.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in the original package. Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C. Close the package (jar) tightly. Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shelf life of broken packaging is 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 mg: White\/red\/brownish gelatin capsule, filled with white\/light brown or pink enteric-coated granules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 mg: White gelatin capsule, filled with white\/light brown or pink enteric-coated granules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A plastic jar with 14, 28, 56, and 98 capsules.\u00a0Jars with 14, 28, or 56 capsules contain a drying capsule.\u00a0The 98 container contains two drying capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cartons of 7, 14, 28, 49, 56, and 98 capsules in blister packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KRKA dd Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The active substance in Lansoprazole Krka is lansoprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15579],"tags":[15279,15284,15274,15277,15280,15283,15278,15275,15281,15276,15282],"class_list":["post-16077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-l","tag-benefits-of-lansoprazole","tag-benefits-of-lansoprazole-krka","tag-lansoprazole","tag-lansoprazole-capsule","tag-lansoprazole-krka","tag-lansoprazole-krka-side-effects","tag-lansoprazole-side-effects","tag-what-is-lansoprazole","tag-what-is-lansoprazole-krka","tag-what-lansoprazole-is-used-for","tag-what-lansoprazole-krka-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16077"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16123,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16077\/revisions\/16123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Other medicines and Lansoprazole Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lansoprazole Krka with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lansoprazole Krka contains sucrose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to use Lansoprazole Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you use more Lansoprazole Krka than you should <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Lansoprazole Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Lansoprazole Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Lansoprazole Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n