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Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, inflammation of food pipe (oesophagus), gastro-oesophagal reflux disease - GERD (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, regurgitation, ulcers caused by the usage of pain killers, infections caused by Helicobacter pylori when given along with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It contains Lansoprazole, which works reduces the production of acid and heals the ulcers and prevents the formation of new ulcers. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence (wind), dry mouth, skin rash, itching, and tiredness.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

LANSOPRAZOLE-15MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is a medication primarily used to treat conditions caused by too much stomach acid, such as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and painful ulcers in the stomach or gut. It works by lowering the amount of acid your stomach produces, allowing the irritated food pipe and stomach lining to heal. Doctors also prescribe it to prevent ulcers caused by certain pain relievers or to treat stomach infections alongside antibiotics.

To get the best results, you should take Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet consistently every day, usually once in the morning before you eat. Taking it at the same time daily helps maintain a steady level of acid control throughout the day. Combining this treatment with simple lifestyle adjustments, like eating smaller meals and avoiding eating close to bedtime, can significantly improve your recovery.

While most people tolerate this medication well, some may experience mild side effects like headaches, diarrhoea, or mild stomach pain. However, you must seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe watery diarrhoea, muscle weakness, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Do not take this if you are allergic to any proton pump inhibitors or if you are currently taking medications containing rilpivirine. Before starting this medication, tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease, low magnesium levels, or a history of bone fractures.

This medicine can interact with certain blood thinners, antifungals, and HIV medications, as changing your stomach's acidity levels can prevent these drugs from absorbing properly. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as elderly individuals, should consult their doctor before starting Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet to ensure it is the safest option for their needs.

Uses of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet helps by lowering stomach acid production, which prevents acid from flowing back up into the food pipe and causing painful heartburn.
  • Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers: It aids in healing painful sores in the lining of your stomach or upper small intestine by keeping acid levels low enough for the tissue to repair.
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet controls and reduces the extremely high levels of stomach acid caused by this rare medical condition.
  • H. pylori Infections: When combined with antibiotics, this medication helps eliminate the bacterial infection that causes chronic stomach ulcers.
  • Ulcer Prevention: It protects the stomach lining from developing new ulcers if you need to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) long-term.
     

Key Benefits

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet provides effective acid control to relieve heartburn symptoms and support healing of acid-related damage. By reducing excess stomach acid, this medicine offers several key health benefits:

  • Relief from Heartburn and Acid Discomfort: Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet helps reduce the burning sensation caused by excess stomach acid, allowing you to eat, sleep, and carry out daily activities with greater comfort.
  • Healing Support for Acid-Related Damage: By lowering stomach acid levels, Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet supports the healing of damaged oesophageal tissue and stomach ulcers while reducing the risk of complications such as bleeding.
  • Long-Lasting Acid Control: With a convenient once-daily dose, Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet provides sustained acid suppression throughout the day, reducing the need for frequent temporary relief options like liquid antacids.
     

Directions for Use

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has instructed. Follow these simple steps for safe use:

  • Take this medication by mouth, typically once a day in the morning, at least 30 minutes before breakfast.
  • Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the capsule, as this can destroy the special coating that protects the medicine from stomach acid.
  • If you have trouble swallowing capsules, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about alternative ways to take this medication.
     

How Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet Works

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet contains lansoprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Inside your stomach lining, there are tiny cellular pumps called proton pumps that produce the acid needed to digest food. When you take this medication, it targets and temporarily shuts down these pumps, significantly lowering the volume of acid released into your stomach. By turning down the acid level, the medicine stops the harsh digestive juices from burning your throat and allows raw, inflamed tissues in your stomach or intestines to heal safely over time.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

It is safe to use Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease if prescribed by the doctor.

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Children

Caution

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. For children above 1 year, please consult your doctor as they may decide the dose and duration based on your child's condition.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can generally be used even if you have heart problems, but only under your doctor’s guidance. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding it.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can be safely used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care. Long-term use should be reassessed regularly by a healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid trigger foods and drinks that worsen acid reflux, such as spicy, fatty, or highly acidic foods, chocolate, caffeine, and carbonated beverages.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of three large ones to keep pressure off your stomach.
  • Do not lie down for at least two to three hours after eating, and elevate the head of your bed by six inches if you suffer from nighttime heartburn.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing around your waist, as this can squeeze your stomach and force acid upward.
  • If you smoke, try to quit, as nicotine can weaken the muscle valve that keeps acid from entering your food pipe.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet to start to work: Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 hour after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet last: The effect of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Avoid taking two doses at once.

Storage

Store Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet capsules in their original packaging at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Keep the container tightly closed to protect the medicine from moisture and direct light.

Drug Warnings

  • If you use this medication for longer than a year, your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels and bone density, as long-term use can slightly increase the risk of bone fractures.
  • Always check the expiration date on the package before taking your dose.
  • Inform any doctor or dentist treating you that you are taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet, especially if you are scheduled for any lab tests, as it can affect certain test results.
  • Do not share this medication with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn.
  • If your symptoms do not improve after a few weeks of consistent use, or if they get worse, contact your doctor for advice.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact.

  • Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, or Atazanavir: Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet lowers stomach acid, which can prevent these medications from being absorbed properly by your body.
  • Methotrexate: Taking this medication together with methotrexate can cause your body to retain high, potentially harmful levels of methotrexate.
  • Warfarin: Combining these medications can increase your risk of bleeding, requiring closer monitoring of your blood-clotting times.
  • Digoxin: This medication may increase the absorption of digoxin, potentially leading to abnormally high levels in your blood.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Food: Taking this medicine with food can reduce how much of it your body absorbs, making it less effective. Always take it before eating.

Drug-Disease Interactions:

Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.

  • Severe Liver Disease: If you have severe liver damage, your body may process this medication much more slowly, meaning your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
  • Osteoporosis: If you already have weak bones, long-term use of this medication can increase your risk of fractures, so extra monitoring may be required.
  • Lupus: This medication can occasionally trigger or worsen symptoms of cutaneous systemic lupus erythematosus.
     
LansoprazoleRilpivirine
Critical
LansoprazoleAcalabrutinib
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LansoprazoleRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can make Rilpivirine less effective by reducing its absorption in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LansoprazoleAcalabrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acalabrutinib with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of Acalabrutinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and Acalabrutinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LansoprazoleDacomitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can make Dacomitinib less effective by reducing its absorption and lowering its concentration in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet with Dacomitinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
LansoprazoleTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Taking Tacrolimus with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may increase the blood levels of Tacrolimus and this may lead to high sugars, infections, kidney problems, hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium), visual disturbances, and high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and Tacrolimus together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience irregular heart rhythm, muscle pains, tremors (shaking hands & legs), and seizures(fits). Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LansoprazoleDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Dasatinib together with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of Dasatinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and Dasatinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. In case of any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleErlotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
The combination of erlotinib with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is commonly not advised. Erlotinib may be less effective at treating your cancer as Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may interfere with erlotinib's absorption into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and erlotinib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any drugs.
LansoprazoleGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet with Gefitinib may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and Gefitinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. To decrease the effects of the interaction, it is advised to take gefitinib either 12 hours before or 12 hours after Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleNelfinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Nelfinavir with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet can reduce Nelfinavir absorption, making Nelfinavir less effective against HIV.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and Nelfinavir together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Atazanavir with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may make atazanavir less effective against HIV.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet and atazanavir together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleCilostazol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet with Cilostazol may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet with Cilostazol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, inflammation of food pipe (oesophagus), gastro-oesophagal reflux disease - GERD (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, regurgitation, ulcers caused by the usage of pain killers, infections caused by Helicobacter pylori when given along with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet works by blocking the action of the enzyme known as gastric proton pump that is responsible for the production of acid. This helps reduce the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers and prevents the formation of new ulcers.
Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet may cause dizziness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet for 14 days. Do not take Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is prescribed for longer durations, a regular check-up is advised.
Do not discontinue Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent drying of the mouth.
Avoid lying down immediately after meals. Raise the head of the bed 10-20 cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This prevents acid reflux (backflow of stomach acid to the food pipe).
Yes, you should take Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet on an empty stomach, ideally in the morning at least 30 minutes before your breakfast. Taking it with food can significantly reduce how well your body absorbs the medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need help planning your dosing schedule.
You may begin to feel some relief from heartburn within a few hours of your first dose, but it can take up to two to four days of daily use to experience the full acid-reducing benefits. It is important to keep taking it consistently. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
While Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet is highly effective for short-term healing, using it for more than a year can increase the risk of side effects such as bone fractures, low magnesium levels, or vitamin B12 deficiency. Your doctor will determine the shortest duration necessary for your recovery. Talk to your doctor about your treatment plan.
While alcohol does not directly stop Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet from working, alcohol is known to irritate the stomach lining and worsen acid reflux and heartburn. To get the best results from your treatment, it is highly recommended to limit or avoid alcohol. Talk to your doctor for personalized advice.
If you develop severe, watery diarrhoea, persistent stomach pain, or a fever, do not take anti-diarrhoea medicines without consulting a professional, as these symptoms can point to a serious bacterial bowel infection. Contact your doctor immediately for proper evaluation and treatment.
No, you should not chew or crush Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet capsules, as this destroys the special coating designed to protect the medicine from stomach acid. If you have severe difficulty swallowing capsules, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss safe alternative ways to take this medication.
Weight gain is not a recognised or common side effect of Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet. If you experience unexplained weight gain or swelling while taking this medication, it could be related to other health factors. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find the underlying cause.
You should only take Junior Lanzomid 15mg Tablet during pregnancy if your doctor determines that the benefits clearly outweigh any potential risks to the baby. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before starting this medication.

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