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How to Take Lansoprazole and it's Dose


It comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule and granules to make a delayed-release solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day, before eating. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Swallow the medication whole. Injection administered into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 15 – 30 mg once daily. Higher dose is needed in Zollinger – Ellison syndrome.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Lansoprazole

This medication is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), and Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Lansoprazole

India :


International :


Prevacid , Prevacid NapraPAC
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