Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 15 mg Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Lansoprazole 15 mg

Purpose

Acid Reducer

Use

• •treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
• •not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole

Do not use

• •if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• •liver disease
• •had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• •heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• •chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
• •frequent chest pain
• •frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• •unexplained weight loss
• •nausea or vomiting
• •stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• •taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •your heartburn continues or worsens
• •you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• •you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
• •you get diarrhea
• •you develop a rash or joint pain

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

14-Day Course of Treatment

Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)

• •adults 18 years of age and older
• •this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
• •it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours

Other information

• •read the directions and warnings before use
• •keep the carton. It contains important information.
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• •keep product out of high heat and humidity
• •protect product from moisture
• •close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 28, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, mannitol, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide