Zulan 15mg Tablet
food interaction for Zulan Tablet
alcohol interaction for Zulan Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Zulan Tablet
lactation interaction for Zulan Tablet
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Zulan 15mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zulan 15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Zulan 15mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zulan 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Zulan 15mg Tablet
Lansoprazole(15mg)
Zulan tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How zulan tablet works
Zulan 15mg Tablet 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.
Common side effects of zulan tablet
Nausea, Headache, Flatulence, Diarrhea
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Expert advice FOR Zulan Tablet
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Lansoprazole should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
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Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Long-term use of Lansoprazole can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Frequently asked questions FOR Zulan 15mg Tablet
Lansoprazole
Q. What is Zulan 15mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Zulan 15mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Zulan 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 Zulan 15mg Tablet given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Zulan 15mg Tablet through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Zulan 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 Zulan 15mg Tablet be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, Zulan 15mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Zulan 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.