Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets

What are Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets?

Lansoprazole 15 mg orodispersible tablets belong to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. It is a prescription-only medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid and works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.

Also available as Lansoprazole 15mg-30mg gastro-resistant capsules for acid reflux (GERD).

What is the difference between orodispersible tablets and regular tablets?

Orodispersible tablets are rapidly dissolving tablets. They are designed to dissolve in the mouth and are primarily used by individuals that may have difficulty swallowing regular tablets or capsules.

Can I buy lansoprazole Orodispersible Tablets over the counter?

You can buy Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets online from Medicine Direct following a confidential online consultation. Just complete our short questionnaire and one of our registered health professionals will prescribe you this medication if they deem it suitable for you. You can then order Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets from our online pharmacy; place your order by 2pm and we can also offer you next day delivery.

What are Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets used to treat?

Lansoprazole 15mg/30mg orodispersible tablets are used to treat adults who suffer from acid reflux disease.

Stomach acid is important for breaking down food for it to be digested properly. The oesophagus is normally protected from stomach acid by the oesophageal sphincter, which provides a one-way barrier so food can enter the stomach but acid cannot leave. Sometimes this sphincter can allow a certain amount of acid to pass through the barrier into the oesophagus, creating acid reflux.

A common side effect of acid reflux is heartburn, which causes a burning feeling in the chest.

How do Lansoprazole Orodispersible capsules work?

Lansoprazole 15/30mg orodispersible tablets are a type of medicine called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They provide effective relief from the likes of acid reflux, stomach ulcers and heartburn by inhibiting the production of stomach acid, thus reducing the amount of acid that is produced.

Your doctor may prescribe Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets for any of the following conditions:

• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Inflammation of the oesophagus
• Treatment for duodenal and stomach ulcer
• Treatment or prevention of duodenal and stomach ulcer for people who are taking NSAIDs such as Naproxen 250mg-500mg tablets for a long time
• Infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria when given in combination with antibiotic therapy
• Preventing reflux oesophagitis

Who can take Lansoprazole?

Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets are not a suitable treatment for everyone to take.

Do not give this medicine to children.

Do not take Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets if any of the below apply to you:

• You are allergic to lansoprazole or any of the other ingredients contained in this treatment (please refer to the Ingredients tab for a full list of ingredients)
• You are taking any medicine that contains the active substance atazanavir

Do not take Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You have a serious liver disease (the doctor may wish to adjust your dose)
• You are due to have the blood test Chromogranin A
• You have ever had a skin reaction while taking another medical treatment similar to Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets