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Therapeutic Class:

Heartburn and GERD

Availability:

Rx

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Form:

Oral capsule, gastro-resistant sprinkles|Oral disintegrating tablet

LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It can also be used to prevent and treat ulcers in patients taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).