LANSOPRAZOLE- lansoprazole capsule, delayed release
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE Lansoprazole (lan soe’ pra zole) Delayed-Release Capsules, for oral use |
What is the most important information that I should know about lansoprazole delayed-release capsules? You should take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose possible and for the shortest time needed. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules may help your acid-related symptoms, but you could still have serious stomach problems. Talk with your doctor. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules can cause serious side effects, including:
Talk to your doctor about your risk of these serious side effects. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules can have other serious side effects. See “What are the possible side effects of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules?”. |
What are lansoprazole delayed-release capsules? A prescription medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. In adults, lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are used for:
Children: Give lansoprazole delayed-release capsules exactly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase the dose of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules or give your child lansoprazole delayed-release capsules longer than the amount of time your doctor tells you to. In children 1 to 11 years of age, lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are used for:
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are not recommended for treating the symptoms of GERD in children less than 1 year of age and may harm them. |
Do not take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules if you are:
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Before you take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take methotrexate (OTREXUP®, RASUVO®, TREXALL®, REDITREX®, XATMEP®). |
How should I take lansoprazole delayed-release capsules?
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules:
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What are the possible side effects of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules? Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules can cause serious side effects, including:
Stop taking lansoprazole delayed-release capsules and call your doctor right away. These symptoms may be the first sign of a severe skin reaction. The most common side effects of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules include: diarrhea, stomach-area (abdomen) pain, nausea and constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
How should I store lansoprazole delayed-release capsules? Store lansoprazole delayed-release capsules between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep lansoprazole delayed-release capsules and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
General information about the safe and effective use of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use lansoprazole delayed-release capsules for conditions for which they were not prescribed. Do not give lansoprazole delayed-release capsules to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. They may harm them. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about lansoprazole delayed-release capsules that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in lansoprazole delayed-release capsules? Active ingredient: lansoprazole. Inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, propylene glycol, red iron oxide, shellac, sugar spheres (which contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. Additionally, 15 mg capsule contains brilliant blue FCF - FD&C blue 1. Brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners. Manufactured In Israel By: Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Kfar Saba, 4410202, Israel Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054 For more information, call 1-888-838-2872. |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Rev. H 3/2022
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Lansoprazole (lan soe’ pra zole) Delayed-Release Capsules, for oral use
Important:
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules
Taking lansoprazole delayed-release capsules with certain foods:
You can only use applesauce, ENSURE pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt or strained pears.
Taking lansoprazole delayed-release capsules with certain juices:
You can only use apple juice, orange juice or tomato juice.
Giving lansoprazole delayed-release capsules through a nasogastric tube (NG tube) size 16 French or larger:
You can only use apple juice.
How should I store lansoprazole delayed-release capsules?
Keep lansoprazole delayed-release capsules and all medicines out of the reach of children.
This Instruction for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured In Israel By:
Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
Kfar Saba, 4410202, Israel
Manufactured For:
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Rev. F 1/2022