About
Lansoprazole 15mg Dispersible Tablets are primarily used to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach to treat and prevent various acid-related conditions.
Specific uses for a 15mg dose in adults and children (typically ages 1-17, depending on weight) include:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Treating symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux, and healing associated damage to the esophagus (erosive esophagitis).
Healing and Prevention of Ulcers: This includes ulcers in the stomach (gastric ulcers) and the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers).
NSAID-Associated Ulcers: To prevent or treat stomach ulcers caused by the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).