Junior Lanzol 30mg Strip Of 10 Orally Disintegrating Tablets

Junior Lanzol 30mg tablet is used for the treatment of stomach or intestinal ulcers, inflammation in the oesophagus (oesophagitis), and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (a disease in which tumours cause the stomach to produce too much acid, resulting in peptic ulcers). Junior Lanzol tablet has lansoprazole as its active component. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Take this medicine at the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If its time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

A pump called the proton pump present in the stomach wall is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Lansoprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion. Therefore, it is used in conditions where there is excessive acidity.

Directions for Use

• Junior Lanzol tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. It should be preferably taken 30 minutes before meals.
• Junior Lanzol tablet should not be swallowed, broken, cut or chewed. You should place this tablet on your tongue and allow it to disintegrate, with or without water, until the particles can be swallowed.
• If you are giving it to your child, dissolve the tablet in a small quantity of water and allow it to disintegrate. Give this dissolved tablet solution to your child within 15mins.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Junior Lanzol tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of this medicine during pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended to avoid taking this medicine, unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or think you are pregnant.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are allergic to this medicine.
• You are in any anti-HIV medicines.
• You are taking this medicine for more than 3 months, as it may lower the magnesium level in the body.
• You have low levels of vitamin B12, as this medicine may alter the levels of vitamin B12.
• You have any liver or kidney disease.
• You have bone fracture.
• You experience diarrhea.
• You have skin reaction or skin condition such as systemic lupus erythomatous (SLE).

Contraindications

If your child is allergic to lansoprazole or any of the components present in Lanzol 30.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach discomfort
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Skin rashes
• Fatigue

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat HIV infection such as atazanavir and nelfinavir, should not be used concomitantly with this tablet.
• Junior Lanzol can increase the effect of medicine like methotrexate (used to treat autoimmune disease and cancer).
• Medicines like ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifampicin (used to treat infections) should not be taken along with Junior Lanzol tablet. If both the medicines are to be taken along, then a minimum gap of 1 hour should be maintained between both.
• There can be increased chances of getting side effects if you are taking a medicine containing Digoxin used to treat heart failure along with this tablet.
• Co-administration of Junior Lanzol with warfarin (used to treat blood clots) may increase the risk of bleeding.
• Junior Lanzol may decrease the effectiveness of theophylline (used to treat asthma), tacrolimus (immunomodulatory medicine) when taken along.
• Some medicine like fluoxamine (mood related disorder), sucralfate (anatacid), rifampicin (anti-infective medicine) may decrease the effectiveness of this medicine.

Interactions with food items

You should take the tablet at least 30 minutes before food.

Storage and disposal

• Store Junior Lanzol tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired medicines.
• Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should I take Junior Lanzol 30mg tablet?

It is advised to take this medicine at least 30 mins before taking any meal.

What should I do if I frequently experience heartburn and stomach pain?

• Try to observe if a particular dietary ingredient is causing this issue and avoid it.
• Also, avoid very oily, spicy and fried food.
• Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol.
• Do not eat heavy meals before going to bed.
• Exercise regularly.

What is Junior Lanzol 30mg tablet used for?

Junior Lanzol is used for the treatment of chest pain and heartburn due to stomach acid. It is also used in the treatment of several forms of ulcer of the gut and conditions of excessive stomach acid production.

What is the composition of Junior Lanzol 30?

The composition of Junior Lanzol 30 consists of lansoprazole as its active component.

Can I give Lanzol 30 for vomiting to my child?

No, Lanzol 30 is not effective in vomiting. It is an antacid that is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).