Manufacturer's name : Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. |
612320549 |
Revised: 08/2010 |
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Brand name : |
Takepron capsules 15 [agents for digestive organ] |
Active ingredient: |
Lansoprazole |
Dosage form: |
capsules with white to yellowish white cap and body, major diameter 15.8 mm, minor diameter 5.8 mm |
Printings on wrapping: |
(Face) 281 15 (Back) タケプロン15 |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine inhibits gastric acid secretion by inhibiting enzyme activity of the proton pump in the gastric mucosa.
Usually, used for treatment of gastric/duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis, non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease, etc., and for suppression of recurrence of gastric/duodenal ulcer associated with low-dose aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug medication. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you have liver disorder.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen: For treatment of gastric/duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis, etc., for adults, take 2 capsules (30 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day.
For maintenance therapy of repeatedly recurrent/relapsing reflux esophagitis, for adults, take 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day; the dosage may be increased up to 2 capsules (30 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day, if the effect is insufficient.
For treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease, for adults, take 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day.
For suppression of recurrence of gastric/duodenal ulcer associated with low-dose aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug medication, for adults, take 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day.
Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist in either case.
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Missed dose: If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. In such instance, let more than 8 hours pass before the next dose. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: rash, itching, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, enlarged feeling of abdomen, headache, sleepiness, fever, gynecomastia, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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generalized rash, facial swelling, breathlessness[anaphylactic reaction/shock]
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dullness, fever, shortness of breath, nose bleeding/subcutaneous hemorrhage, red-brown urine[pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, decreased platelet count, anemia]
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yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dullness, loss of appetite[serious liver dysfunction]
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fever, general malaise, rash on the skin/eyes and in mouth[toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome]
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fever, dry cough, breathlessness[interstitial pneumonia]
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fever, rash, joint pain[interstitial nephritis]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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