Treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week). Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect. 24-hour. Sodium-free. Gluten-free. One 14-day course of treatment.
Directions: Adults 18 years of age and older. This product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days. It may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. 14-day course of treatment: swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning. Take every day for 14 days. Do not take more than 1 capsule a day. Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules. Do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor. Repeated 14-day courses (if needed): you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months. Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition. Read the directions and warnings before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Keep product out of high heat and humidity. Protect product from moisture. Close cap tightly after use. Tips for managing heartburn: Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some acidic fruits and vegetables. Eat slowly and do not eat big meals. Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime. Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating. Raise the head of your bed. Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach. If you are overweight, lose weight. If you smoke, quit smoking.
Active Ingredients: Each Capsule: Lansoprazole 15 mg
Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red No. 28 D&C Yellow No. 10 FD&C Blue No. 1 FD&C Red No. 40 Gelatin Hypromellose Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Mannitol Meglumine Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Pharmaceutical Ink Polyethylene Glycol Polysorbate 80 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sugar Spheres Talc Titanium Dioxide
Warnings: Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole lansoprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters, rash. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you have: trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath sweating pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders or lightheadedness frequent chest pain. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have: liver disease had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens: you need to take this product for more than 14 days you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months you get diarrhea you develop a rash or joint pain. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING OR BLACK BAND AROUND THE CENTER OF EACH CAPSULE IS MISSING OR BROKEN.
