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. Three 14-day courses of treatment. Sodium free.
Directions: Adults 18 years of age or 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, warnings and package insert before use. Keep the carton and package insert. They contain 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. Keep the carton and package insert. They contain important information.
Active Ingredients: In Each Capsule: Lansoprazole 15 mg
Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide D&C Red No. 28 FD&C Blue No. 1 FD&C Green No. 3 FD&C Red No. 40 Gelatin Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Magnesium Carbonate Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Polyethylene Glycol Polysorbate 80 Starch Sucrose Sugar Sphere Talc Titanium Dioxide
Warnings: Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole. Do not use: if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. 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 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 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 professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. TAMPER-EVIDENT BOTTLE. DO NOT USE IF INNER FOIL SEAL IMPRINTED WITH "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" OR BLACK BAND AROUND THE CENTER OF EACH CAPSULE IS MISSING OR BROKEN.
