Lanbery
Lanbery Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Lanbery Products
Uses of Lanbery Products
Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Lanbery Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lanbery are Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea.
How Lanbery Products work
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Patient Concerns about Lanbery Products
Frequently asked questions about Lanbery Products
Frequently asked questions about Lansoprazole
Q. What is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD? What is it used for?
Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Should Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD be taken empty stomach or with food?
Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. While taking Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD, which foods should be avoided?
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.
Q. Is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD used for children?
Yes, Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD are established only in children between 1 and 17 years of age.
Q. What is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD? What is it used for?
Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. What are the long term side effects of Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD?
If Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. How is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Should Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD cause diarrhea?
Yes, Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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 Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD lowers the natural stomach acid which normally helps to kill bacteria and this can cause uncontrollable diarrhea associated with stomach cramps and fever.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD?
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.
Q. Is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD safe to use?
Yes, Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefit.
Q. Can I take antacids along with Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD.
Q. Can I stop taking Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD if I feel better?
If you have been taking Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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 Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD.
Q. Can Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?
Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. While taking Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD, which foods should be avoided?
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.
Q. Is Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD used for children?
Yes, Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Lanbery 15mg Tablet MD are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.