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Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT

Lansoprazole (15mg)
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Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine, such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Lansoprazole (15mg)

Marketer

Lifevision Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity. This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee) and spicy or fatty foods.


The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally mild, but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may increase the risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than one year may increase your risk of bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), such as taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.


Before taking Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or are taking medicines for HIV. Also, if you have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Prolonged use of painkillers increases the risk of peptic ulcers.

Uses of Leafcid Tablet DT

Benefits of Leafcid Tablet DT

Acidity
Acidity occurs when the stomach produces excess acid, leading to a burning sensation in the chest or upper abdomen, often after meals or while lying down. This can cause discomfort, bloating, and interfere with daily life. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT helps reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, relieving the burning sensation and discomfort. It improves digestion and allows individuals to eat and rest more comfortably, restoring daily comfort and well-being.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort, and irritation in the throat. If untreated, it can lead to long-term damage to the food pipe lining. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT helps control acid levels, reduces the frequency of reflux episodes, and eases associated symptoms. This leads to better sleep, less discomfort after meals, and an overall improvement in quality of life.
Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease involves the formation of painful sores in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine, often caused by excess acid or infection. These ulcers can lead to stomach pain, nausea, and even internal bleeding if not managed properly. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT aids in healing these ulcers by lowering stomach acid levels, promoting faster recovery, and preventing recurrence. This helps reduce pain, supports better digestion, and allows individuals to return to normal eating habits without fear of discomfort.

Side effects of Leafcid Tablet DT

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Leafcid
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

How to use Leafcid Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Leafcid Tablet DT works

Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It does this by inhibiting the action of proton pumps in the stomach lining, which are responsible for acid production. By lowering acid levels, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT helps promote the healing of ulcers, reduces irritation of the stomach and esophagus, and provides relief from acid-related discomfort.

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Quick tips

  • Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
  • Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
  • Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days, as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
  • Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, fatigue, rash, or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Leafcid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Erlotinib (Oral Route)

Do not consume Erlotinib with Lansoprazole. Lansoprazole may reduce blood levels of Erlotinib.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Frequently asked questions

Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is used for the treatment of acidity, peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is taken on an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole (remember not to chew or crush it) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
It's best to avoid foods that trigger acidity and heartburn, as they can worsen your condition. These include fried or spicy foods, butter, oil, and caffeinated drinks like cola or tea.
Yes, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT are established only in children between 1 and 17 years of age.
Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
If Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures (due to decreased calcium levels in the blood), especially hip, wrist or spine, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may also have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.
Usually, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Yes, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT may cause diarrhea as a side effect in some people. This is usually not bothersome, but if you experience persistent watery stools that do not go away, along with stomach cramps and fever, get medical help immediately. These symptoms are most likely because of the overgrowth of harmful bacteria called C. difficile and the diarrhea is known as Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD). Use of Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT lowers the natural stomach acid which normally helps to kill bacteria and this can cause uncontrollable diarrhea associated with stomach cramps and fever.
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.
Yes, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefit.
Yes, you can take antacids along with Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT.
If you have been taking Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT.
Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT but the exact cause is unknown. One possible explanation is higher food intake once the reflux symptoms are relieved. Lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and exercise can help to prevent weight gain.
You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.
Yes, Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Leafcid Junior 15mg Tablet DT are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfinylbenzimidazoles

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Proton-Pump Inhibitors

References

  1. Lansoprazole [FDA label]. Piscataway, NJ: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2025. [Accessed 25 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
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