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compositionComposition:LANSOPRAZOLE-15MG
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Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It contains Lansoprazole, which works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as the gastric proton pump responsible for acid production. Common side effects of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT are headache, constipation, stomach upset, and stomach pain. Let your doctor know if your child is taking any other medicines or has pre-existing medical conditions.

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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

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Best Biotech

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT belongs to a group of antiulcer medicines called 'proton pump inhibitors'. It is indicated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent and treat oesophageal ulcers.

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT contains 'Lansoprazole' that works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as the gastric proton pump responsible for acid production. This helps reduce heartburn and reflux symptoms and promotes ulcer healing.

Sometimes, Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may cause side effects such as headache, constipation, stomach upset, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, seek medical advice if the side effects bother your child.

Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT. Keep your doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The detailed uses of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT are as follows:

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT helps reduce acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort by lowering stomach acid production. It promotes healing of the oesophagus in children with chronic acid exposure.
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used to treat ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). It supports ulcer healing by reducing acid levels and protecting the stomach lining.
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may be prescribed in rare cases where the stomach produces excessive acid due to tumours. It helps control acid output and prevents complications like ulcers and bleeding.
  • NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcers: Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used to prevent or treat ulcers caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), especially in children who require pain management for chronic conditions.
  • Stress Ulcers and Acid-Related Indigestion: Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT can be used in hospitalised or critically ill children to prevent stress-related mucosal damage and reduce symptoms like bloating, nausea, and upper abdominal pain.

Key Benefits

  • Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used to treat and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which causes heartburn and acid reflux.
  • It helps heal and prevent ulcers in the stomach, oesophagus, and duodenum.
  • It is indicated in the treatment of erosive esophagitis and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production.
  • The active ingredient, Lansoprazole, works by blocking the gastric proton pump enzyme, which is responsible for acid secretion in the stomach.
  • By reducing acid production, Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT relieves symptoms of heartburn, acidity, and indigestion, and promotes ulcer healing.
  • It helps prevent the recurrence of acid-related damage to the oesophagus and stomach lining.
  • Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT provides long-lasting relief from acid-related discomfort and supports digestive system healing and comfort.

Directions for Use

  • Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT should be administered 30 minutes before meals or as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT Works

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT contains 'Lansoprazole' that works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as the gastric proton pump responsible for acid production. This helps reduce heartburn and reflux symptoms and promotes ulcer healing.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if your child has kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe the dose of this medicine based on the child's condition and age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before giving Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT to your child. Your doctor will prescribe Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is for paediatric patients only.

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

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, it may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed on Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid giving spicy, fried, or acidic food to the child.
  • Give the child smaller meals throughout the day instead of larger meals.
  • Encourage regular exercise.
  • Do not let the child eat within 2-3 hours of bedtime.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT to start to work: Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration.

The time for which the effects of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT last: The effect of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT

If you miss administering a dose, give it to your child as soon as you remember. If it's nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT.
  • Inform the doctor if the child has heartburn with light-headedness, dizziness, sweating, chest pain, or dizziness; or bloody/black stools.
  • Contact your doctor if the child develops bruises, blurred vision, hallucinations, or a headache.
  • If your child is taking any other medicines, herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements, tell your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if your child is taking anti-viral medicines (atazanavir, nelfinavir, rilpivirine), anti-microbial (rifampin), or herbal supplements (St. John's wort).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

LansoprazoleRilpivirine
Critical
LansoprazoleGefitinib
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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 Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleDacomitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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 Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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.
LansoprazoleDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Dasatinib together with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may decrease the effectiveness of Dasatinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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.
LansoprazoleAcalabrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Acalabrutinib with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may reduce the effectiveness of Acalabrutinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT and Acalabrutinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LansoprazoleDapsone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT with Dapsone may decrease the level or effect of Dapsone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dapsone and Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LansoprazoleErlotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
The combination of erlotinib with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is commonly not advised. Erlotinib may be less effective at treating your cancer as Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may interfere with erlotinib's absorption into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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.
LansoprazolePazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT with Pazopanib can reduce the effectiveness of Pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT and Pazopanib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LansoprazoleCilostazol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT with Cilostazol may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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.
LansoprazoleNelfinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Nelfinavir with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT can reduce Nelfinavir absorption, making Nelfinavir less effective against HIV.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT 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.

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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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTACIDS]

FAQs

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent and treat ulcers of the oesophagus.

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT works by blocking the action of an enzyme known as the gastric proton pump responsible for the production of acid. This helps in reducing the symptoms of heartburn, reflux and promotes the healing of ulcers.

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may cause swelling and itchiness of the fingers and toes. Try applying an anti-itch cream or a moisturising cream. If the condition persists after two weeks, consult your doctor.

You are advised to maintain a gap of two hours between Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT and indigestion medicines. However, please consult a doctor before giving indigestion/antacid medicines along with Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT to the child.

Junior Lgerd 15mg Tablet DT may cause side effects such as headache, constipation, stomach upset, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, seek medical advice if the side effects bother your child.

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Country of origin

India
Other Info - JU78927
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