Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor used for selected acid-related disorders. Listed uses include Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease.
Key points
- It treats acid-related disease but can mask symptoms requiring investigation.
- Long-term use can affect magnesium, vitamin absorption, bones, kidneys and infection risk.
- Vomiting blood, black stools or severe persistent diarrhoea needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Alarm symptoms, treatment duration, liver health and interacting medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, severe chest or abdominal pain, persistent watery diarrhoea or very little urine.