L-Pep
L-Pep Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About L-Pep Products
Uses of L-Pep Products
Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
L-Pep Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of L-Pep are Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dizziness.
How L-Pep Products work
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Patient Concerns about L-Pep Products
Frequently asked questions about L-Pep Products
Frequently asked questions about Lansoprazole
Q. What is L-Pep Kid Tablet MD? What is it used for?
L-Pep Kid Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. L-Pep Kid Tablet MD 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.
Q. How is L-Pep Kid Tablet MD given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving L-Pep Kid Tablet MD through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the L-Pep Kid Tablet MD 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.
Q. Should L-Pep Kid Tablet MD be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, L-Pep Kid Tablet MD is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take L-Pep Kid Tablet MD 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.
Q. While taking L-Pep Kid Tablet MD, which foods should be avoided?
You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.
Q. Is L-Pep Kid Tablet MD used for children?
Yes, L-Pep Kid Tablet MD is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of L-Pep Kid Tablet MD are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.