Lansoprazole 15mg (Pack of 28)

You can order Lansoprazole for acid reflux from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. No prescription is required, however, you will need to complete an online assessment, so our doctors can issue a prescription to our pharmacy. If our doctors approve your order, a prescription is passed to our pharmacy, who will then dispense and dispatch your medication.

About Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used in the treatment of indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as acid reflux. 

Lansoprazole works by acting on cells in the stomach causing them to release less gastric acid which in turn reduces symptoms.

Lansoprazole Alternatives
There are several other prescription and non-prescription treatments for acid reflux. The other most common prescription treatments are:

Ranitidine (Zantac)
Rabeprazole
Omeprazole

Over the counter treatments for acid reflux work by creating a barrier on top of your stomach to prevent reflux. These treatments include:

Rennie
Peptac
Gaviscon
Alka Seltzer

Taking Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is usually prescribed as a once-daily dose, taken in the morning. For more severe cases of acid reflux, your doctor may prescribe a twice-daily dosage. A twice daily dose would be taken morning and night.

Lansoprazole can be taken with or without food.

Note: this medication should be taken for a maximum of 4-5 days. If symptoms persist after this time, please see your gp, as the symptoms require investigation. Acid reflux medications can mask the symptoms of more serious conditions, such as oesophagal cancer.

How common is acid reflux?

Acid reflux occurs in about 1 in 5 of us, however, as we get older, the majority of us are likely to experience the symptoms of heartburn.

What else can help?

Acid reflux can become worse when eating fatty food, smoking, drinking caffeinated drinks and eating chocolate. Avoiding these may help reduce symptoms. Being overweight and stress have also been shown to make acid reflux more common.

When do I need to see a doctor?

You should see your GP if you are having symptoms regularly, you have difficulty swallowing and if over the counter medications are not helping. If any of the following symptoms occur, seek medical advice:

Persistent vomiting
Vomiting blood
Unexplained weight loss

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.