Gasterix
Gasterix reduces the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Form
enterokapseli, kova
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Lansoprazole
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually 15 mg or 30 mg once a day.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with water at least 30 minutes before a meal. Do not crush or chew it.
Important
Your doctor will decide your maximum daily dose. It is usually not more than 30 mg a day, but for certain conditions, your doctor may prescribe a higher dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, dizziness
- •Diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, feeling sick or throwing up, gas, dry or sore mouth/throat
- •Skin rash, itching, tiredness
RARE
- •Depression, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, drowsiness
- •Vision problems, vertigo, changes in taste, feeling like insects are crawling on skin, trembling
- •Severe skin rashes, skin redness, bruising, sensitivity to light, hair loss, hives, swelling of face/tongue/throat (angioedema)
- •Joint or muscle pain, fever, fluid retention or swelling, loss of appetite, anemia (paleness)
- •Kidney problems, inflammation of the pancreas or tongue, changes in blood cell counts, low levels of magnesium or sodium in the blood, male breast enlargement, impotence, yeast infections
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- Stop taking and contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe skin reactions, such as widespread red patches or blisters.
- If you get severe or persistent diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately.
- Long-term use (over one year) may slightly increase your risk of bone fractures.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or vision problems, so be careful when driving or using machines.
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- Long-term use may impair vitamin B12 absorption if you are prone to it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For short-term use only. Consider the numerous potential interactions, especially with clopidogrel and (es)citalopram. Avoid long-term use. Long-term use carries an increased risk of adverse effects. Risk of hypomagnesemia in prolonged use. (updated 10.11.2025)