headaches – make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. It's best not to drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking lansoprazole. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. Most people who take lansoprazole do not have any side effects. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking lansoprazole. Common side effects Some antacids, such as Gaviscon, have an extra ingredient called alginic acid. They work by lining your stomach so that juices from it do not splash up into your food pipe. They're especially good for relieving acid reflux. Lansoprazole is not usually recommended if you're pregnant because there is little information about its use during pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend a similar medicine called omeprazole instead as there is more safety information available.

Depending on your condition, you may only need to take lansoprazole for a few weeks or months. Sometimes you might need to take it for longer, even many years. It is not known how much passes into breast milk but it's likely to be a very small amount and your baby will not absorb a lot into their body from the breast milk.

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once a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is within 12 hours of your next dose in which case skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time You may wish to treat your symptoms without taking medicine. You can try eating smaller meals more often, and avoiding fatty and spicy foods. Sit up straight when you eat, as this will take the pressure off your stomach. The box is manufactured with fully recycled cardboard and printed with water based inks. It can be placed in a recycling bin for reprocessing. stomach pain – try to rest and relax. It can help to eat and drink slowly and have smaller and more frequent meals. Putting a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If you are in a lot of pain, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Wellzyme has been developed by Vitabiotics experts, and is a food supplement produced to high GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards of quality control. Taking lansoprazole for a short time to treat symptoms is not suitable for everyone. Discuss with your doctor what is best for you. If you forget to take it If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember to take your medicine. If you take too much There are other prescription medicines and ones you can buy that treat indigestion and heartburn. Antacids Wellzyme Advanced formula provides a broad spectrum of 15 active enzymes, including protease, amylase, alpha-galactosidase, lipase, hemicellulase and lactase. Additionally, Wellzyme Advanced formula also provides glucoamylase, beta-glucanase (providing cellulase), maltase, xylanase, invertase, pectinase, papain and bromelain. All 15 digestive enzymes have been selected and combined by experts for their specific purpose. Including lactase which improves lactose digestion*.

Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes provides the exact recommended daily level of Lactase 4500 FCC(per 3 capsules) which improves lactose digestion. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is 60mg a day – this can increase to 120mg a day depending on how well it works for you wind – try not to eat foods that cause wind like lentils, peas, beans and onions. It might also help to eat smaller and more frequent meals, eat and drink slowly, and exercise regularly. Some pharmacy remedies, such as simeticone, may help relieve the symptoms of wind.

feeling dizzy or tired – if lansoprazole makes you feel dizzy or tired, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling tired. Do not drink alcohol as it will make you feel worse. Some people do not need to take lansoprazole every day and take it only when they have symptoms. Once you feel better (often after a few days or weeks), you can stop taking it. Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes provides the exact recommended daily level of Lactase 4500 FCC (per 3 capsules) which improves lactose digestion ±.For individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose, take with each lactose containing meal. Tolerance to lactose is variable. Seek advice as to the role of this substance in your diet. **