Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole, the active ingredient in Prevacid, comes in 15 mg and 30 mg tablets and is a proton pump inhibitor used to heal duodenal ulcers and relieve symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Medicine containing Lansoprazole
Key points
- Feeling better on lansoprazole does not rule out a malignant gastric tumour; the medicine can mask symptoms and delay diagnosis.
- Lansoprazole shuts down the acid pumps in the stomach’s parietal cells, reducing both baseline and stimulated acid secretion.
- The tablets contain acid-resistant granules because lansoprazole is broken down by stomach acid, so absorption begins only after the granules leave the stomach.
How does Lansoprazole work?
Lansoprazole belongs to a class called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It concentrates inside the stomach’s acid-producing cells and switches off the pumps at the final step of acid formation, reducing secretion whether the stomach is at rest or stimulated by food. The effect is reversible: once the drug clears, the pumps resume normal output.
Lansoprazole does not block histamine or nerve-signal pathways the way older acid-reducing medicines do. It acts at a single point in the acid-production chain. You will find it listed under Digestive Health.
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FAQ
In which products can I find lansoprazole?
On Direct Meds, lansoprazole comes as Prevacid. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
What are the brand names for lansoprazole in South Africa?
In South Africa it is also sold as Lansoloc, Lancap and Burnloc. Names differ from country to country, so the active ingredient is the surest way to compare products.
How much does lansoprazole cost in South Africa?
Compare the price of each product, strength and pack above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted.
Payment and prices →Can I buy lansoprazole over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order lansoprazole. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy lansoprazole online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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