Lansoprazole

Same indications as omeprazole: GORD, peptic ulcers, H. pylori eradication, NSAID gastroprotection.

Same mechanism as omeprazole - irreversible proton pump inhibition. Lansoprazole 30mg is roughly equivalent to omeprazole 20mg in acid-suppressing potency.

Adults with acid-related conditions. The orodispersible tablet is particularly useful for elderly patients, those with swallowing difficulties, or patients with nasogastric tubes.

Order online and we review your request. A prescriber checks your consultation form for clinical appropriateness and contacts you if anything else is needed. Once approved, your medication is dispensed and delivered to your door.

Tracked: Tracked delivery, arrives in two working days - Free

When it arrives: Every order is sent tracked. Where this page says in post today, it goes out today. Where it says in post tomorrow, it goes out the next working day. On the rare occasions a medicine is unavailable, we will contact you to talk about timing and alternatives.

We dispense clinically equivalent generic medications where available. Prices shown are for the generic version. If you prefer the branded version, let us know in your order form and we will confirm any price difference.

Lansoprazole from £12.99 per pack.

Common: headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence. Uncommon: dizziness, rash, dry mouth. Long-term use: increased risk of bone fractures, hypomagnesaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, Clostridium difficile infection.

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or benzimidazole derivatives. Use with caution in hepatic impairment.

Clopidogrel: omeprazole/esomeprazole reduce its effectiveness - use lansoprazole or pantoprazole instead. Reduces absorption of drugs requiring gastric acid (ketoconazole, itraconazole, atazanavir). Methotrexate: may increase levels.

Omeprazole and lansoprazole: extensive use in pregnancy with no evidence of harm, though use only if necessary. Compatible with breastfeeding.

Take 30 minutes before food. FasTab: place on tongue and let it dissolve, then swallow with saliva (or disperse in water). Same long-term considerations as omeprazole. Interacts with some medications - tell your doctor about everything you take.