Uses, Side Effects, Price OF Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT

Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.

Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of painkillers. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.

The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, headache, flatulence, and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

USES OF Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT

• Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
• Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

BENEFITS OF Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT

GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• Nausea
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Diarrhea

Caution:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQ'S

Q1. What is Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT? What is it used for? Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT 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.

Q2. How is Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT given through the nasogastric tube? Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT 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.

Q3. Should Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT be taken empty stomach or with food? Usually, Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Junior Lanzol 15mg Tablet DT 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.