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" What is lansoprazole\u00A0used for? Your doctor may prescribe lansoprazole for one of the following reasons:  Relieving indigestion and\u00A0heartburn\u00A0related to excess stomach acid.  Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease\u00A0(acid reflux). Treating\u00A0stomach and duodenal ulcers\u00A0(peptic ulcers). Eradicating the bacteria in the gut\u00A0(Helicobacter pylori) that cause\u00A0peptic ulcers\u00A0(in combination with antibiotics).\u00A0 Preventing\u00A0and treating\u00A0peptic ulcers associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs)\u00A0such as diclofenac. Lansoprazole\u00A0also relieves side effects such as indigestion that can be associated with\u00A0these medicines.\u00A0 Treating\u00A0Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where there is\u00A0excessive secretion of stomach acid due to a tumour or enlargement of the pancreas.  Lansoprazole is not licensed for children, however it may sometimes be prescribed if other medicines are unsuitable.  How does lansoprazole\u00A0work? Lansoprazole\u00A0is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor.\u00A0Proton pumps are found on cells that line the stomach and are used by these cells to produce stomach acid. Lansoprazole works by\u00A0inhibiting the action of the proton pumps and this reduces the production of stomach acid. By reducing the amount of acid in the stomach lansoprazole helps relieve indigestion symptoms caused by excess stomach acid. It stops excess acid flowing back into the foodpipe and so relieves painful\u00A0heartburn symptoms associated with acid reflux. It also allows the foodpipe (oesophagus) to heal if it has been damaged by the acid (reflux oesophagitis).  By\u00A0\u00A0reducing the amount of acid in the stomach and duodenum,\u00A0lansoprazole allows peptic ulcers to heal, and can be continued after they have healed to prevent them coming back. When taken\u00A0with antibiotics to help eradicate\u00A0H\u00A0pylori\u00A0bacteria\u00A0from the stomach, lansoprazole helps create an environment in the gut in which the antibiotics can be more effective at killing the bacteria. How long does lansoprazole take to work? This depends\u00A0on what condition is being treated. You should get some relief from heartburn and indigestion symptoms straight away, or at least in the first few days of taking lansoprazole. However, you may\u00A0need to keep taking lansoprazole for a few weeks, depending on why you are taking it. Some conditions may require you to take lansoprazole on a long-term basis, either to\u00A0keep symptoms under control or to avoid\u00A0the condition coming back. What brands of lansoprazole are available? Lansoprazole is a\u00A0generic medicine that comes as gastro-resistant\u00A0capsules and tablets that dissolve on the tongue (orodispersible tablets). The\u00A0orodispersible tablets are also available under the brand name Zoton FasTabs.  How do I take lansoprazole? What should I know before taking lansoprazole? Who shouldn&amp;#039;t take lansoprazole? Can I take lansoprazole while pregnant or breastfeeding? What are the possible side effects of lansoprazole? Can I take\u00A0other medicines with lansoprazole? Last updated:\u00A004/05/2016 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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