Zolanso
Zolanso Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Zolanso Products
Uses of Zolanso Products
Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Zolanso Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zolanso are Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dizziness.
How Zolanso 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 Zolanso Products
Frequently asked questions about Zolanso Products
Frequently asked questions about Lansoprazole
Q. What is Zolanso 15mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Zolanso 15mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Zolanso 15mg Tablet 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 Zolanso 15mg Tablet given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Zolanso 15mg Tablet through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Zolanso 15mg Tablet 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 Zolanso 15mg Tablet be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, Zolanso 15mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Zolanso 15mg Tablet 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 Zolanso 15mg Tablet, 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 Zolanso 15mg Tablet used for children?
Yes, Zolanso 15mg Tablet is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Zolanso 15mg Tablet are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.