Who can and can't take lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole is suitable for most adults. It's not licensed for children, however it is sometimes prescribed for children if other medicines are unsuitable.
Who should not take lansoprazole?
You shouldn't take lansoprazole if you're allergic to any of the inactive ingredients in the medicine. Check the ingredients listed in the leaflet that comes with your medicine if you know you have specific allergies or intolerances.
Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets may contain aspartame and so may not be suitable for people with an inherited disorder of protein metabolism called phenylketonuria.
Who might need a lower dose or extra monitoring while taking lansoprazole?
Some people might need a lower lansoprazole dose or extra monitoring, particularly if taking lansoprazole for longer than a year. Make sure your doctor knows if you:
have liver problems
suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency
have osteoporosis or are at risk of developing osteoporosis, for example if you're taking long-term corticosteroid medicines or if you have gone through the menopause.
If you're having long-term treatment with lansoprazole, particularly if you take it for more than a year, it's important to make sure that you have an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D to avoid any problems with your bones. Your doctor may want you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements if you don't get enough in your diet, because long-term use of lansoprazole may increase the risk of breaking a bone. Ask your doctor for further advice.
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Last updated: 20.11.2020
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