Lansoprazole Davur 15 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules EFG

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Lansoprazol Davur 15 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules EFG

Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only and must not be given to other people, even if they have the same symptoms, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Leaflet contents:

1. What Lansoprazol Davur is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Lansoprazol Davur
3. How to take Lansoprazol Davur
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Lansoprazol Davur
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Lansoprazol Davur is and what it is used for

The active substance in Lansoprazol Davur is lansoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

Your doctor may prescribe Lansoprazol Davur for the following indications:

• Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers.
• Treatment of inflammation of the esophagus (reflux esophagitis).
• Prevention of reflux esophagitis.
• Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation.
• Treatment of infections caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, in combination with antibiotics.
• Treatment or prevention of duodenal or gastric ulcers in patients requiring ongoing treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (NSAID therapy is used for pain or inflammation).
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Your doctor may have prescribed Lansoprazol Davur for an indication or at a dosage different from that stated in this leaflet. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding how to take the medicine.

You should consult a doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve after 14 days.

2. What you need to know before starting to take Lansoprazole Davur

Do not take Lansoprazole Davur

• If you are allergic to lansoprazole or to any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• If you are taking another medicine containing atazanavir as the active ingredient (used in the treatment of HIV).

Warnings and precautions

Inform your doctor if you have severe liver disease. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.

Your doctor may have performed or may perform an additional test called endoscopy to diagnose your condition and/or rule out malignant disease.

If you experience diarrhea during treatment with Lansoprazole Davur, contact your doctor immediately, as Lansoprazole Davur has been associated with a slight increase in infectious diarrhea.

If your doctor has prescribed Lansoprazole Davur together with other medicines for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection (antibiotics) or in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs for pain or rheumatism, also read the package leaflets of these medicines carefully.

Taking a proton pump inhibitor such as lansoprazole, especially for more than one year, may slightly increase the risk of hip, wrist, or spinal fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which may increase the risk of osteoporosis).

If you have been taking Lansoprazole Davur for a long time (more than 1 year), your doctor will likely monitor you regularly. During visits to your doctor, you should report any new or unusual symptoms or circumstances.

Consult your doctor before starting to take lansoprazole:

• If you have reduced body stores of vitamin B12 or risk factors for this and are receiving long-term treatment with lansoprazole. Like all medicines that reduce acid levels, lansoprazole may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12.

• If you are scheduled to have a specific blood test (chromogranin A).

• If you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to lansoprazole used to reduce stomach acidity.

• If you develop a skin rash, especially in areas of skin exposed to sunlight, consult your doctor as soon as possible, as it may be necessary to discontinue treatment with Lansoprazole Davur. Remember to mention any other symptoms you may notice, such as joint pain.

• Cases of serious skin reactions have been reported with lansoprazole treatment [Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)]. Stop using lansoprazole and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms related to serious skin reactions described in section 4.

• Kidney inflammation may occur while taking lansoprazole. Signs and symptoms may include decreased urine volume or blood in the urine and/or hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, rash, and joint stiffness. You should report these signs to your doctor.

Taking Lansoprazole Davur with other medicines

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently using, or have recently used, any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.

In particular, inform your doctor if you are taking medicines containing any of the following active substances, as Lansoprazole Davur may affect their action:

• HIV protease inhibitors such as atazanavir and nelfinavir (used in the treatment of HIV)

  • methotrexate (used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer)

• ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifampicin (used to treat infections)

• digoxin (used to treat heart problems)

• warfarin (used to treat blood clots)

• theophylline (used to treat asthma)

• tacrolimus (used to prevent transplant rejection)

• fluvoxamine (used to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders)

• antacids (used to treat heartburn or acid regurgitation)

• sucralfate (used to heal ulcers)

• St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat mild depression)

Taking Lansoprazole Davur with food and drinks

For optimal effectiveness of this medicine, Lansoprazole Davur should be taken at least 30 minutes before meals with a glass of water.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

Patients taking Lansoprazole Davur may occasionally experience side effects such as dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, and visual disturbances. If you experience any of these side effects, you should exercise caution, as your reaction ability may be reduced.

You are solely responsible for deciding whether you are fit to drive or perform activities requiring a high level of concentration. Due to its effects or adverse reactions, the use of this medicine may be one of the factors that reduces your ability to safely carry out these tasks.

Descriptions of these effects can be found in the following sections.

Please read this leaflet carefully.

If you have any questions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Lansoprazole Davur contains sucrose and sodium

This medicine contains sucrose. If your doctor has diagnosed you with an intolerance to certain sugars, consult him before taking this medicine.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per capsule; therefore, it is essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Lansoprazol Davur

Follow exactly the instructions for administering this medicine as given by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Take the capsule whole with a glass of water. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, your doctor will inform you of alternative ways to take the medicine. Do not crush or chew the capsules or the contents of an emptied capsule, as this will prevent them from working properly.

If you take lansoprazole once a day, try to take it at the same time each day. You may achieve better results if you take this medicine in the morning.

If you take lansoprazole twice a day, you should take the first dose in the morning and the second dose at night.

The dose of lansoprazole depends on your general condition. The usual doses for adults are indicated below. Occasionally, your doctor may prescribe you a different dose and indicate a different treatment duration.

Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation: one 15 mg or 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks, consult your doctor.

Treatment of duodenal ulcer: one 30 mg capsule daily for 2 weeks.

Treatment of gastric ulcer: one 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks.

Treatment of inflammation of the esophagus (reflux esophagitis): one 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks.

Long-term prevention of reflux esophagitis: one 15 mg capsule daily; your doctor may adjust the dose to one 30 mg capsule daily.

Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: The usual dose is one 30 mg capsule taken in the morning together with two different antibiotics, and one 30 mg capsule taken in the evening together with two different antibiotics. Treatment is normally daily for 7 days.

The recommended antibiotic combinations are the following:

• 30 mg lansoprazole with 250–500 mg clarithromycin and 1,000 mg amoxicillin
• 30 mg lansoprazole with 250 mg clarithromycin and 400–500 mg metronidazole

If you are receiving anti-infective treatment due to an ulcer, it is unlikely that the ulcer will recur if the infection is successfully treated. To obtain the best results from your medicine, take it at the correct time and do not miss any doses.

Treatment of duodenal or gastric ulcer in patients requiring continuous treatment with NSAIDs: one 30 mg capsule daily for 4 weeks.

Prevention of duodenal or gastric ulcer in patients requiring continuous treatment with NSAIDs: one 15 mg capsule daily; your doctor may adjust the dose to one 30 mg capsule daily.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: The usual initial dose is two 30 mg capsules daily; subsequently, depending on your response to lansoprazole treatment, your doctor will decide the best dose for you.

Use in children

This medicine must not be given to children.

If you take more Lansoprazol Davur than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately, go to the nearest hospital, or call the Toxicology Information Service at telephone number 915 620 420, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Lansoprazol Davur

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take the next capsules at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop treatment with Lansoprazol Davur

Do not stop treatment prematurely because symptoms have improved. Your condition may not have been completely cured and may recur if you do not complete the full course of treatment.

If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.

If you start to notice any of the following adverse effects, stop taking lansoprazole and contact your doctor immediately:

• circular or target-shaped slightly reddish spots on the trunk, often with blisters in the center, peeling, sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. These serious skin rashes may be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
• generalized rash, high body temperature, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).

Common adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• headache, dizziness
• diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, flatulence, dryness or soreness in the mouth or throat
• skin rash, itching
• changes in liver function test values
• fatigue
• benign stomach polyps.

Uncommon adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• depression
• joint or muscle pain
• fluid retention or swelling
• changes in blood cell counts.

Rare adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• fever
• restlessness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, visual disturbances, dizziness
• altered taste, loss of appetite, inflammation of the tongue (glossitis)
• skin reactions such as burning or itching sensation under the skin, bruising, redness, and excessive sweating
• light sensitivity
• hair loss
• tingling sensation (paresthesia), tremor
• anemia (pallor)
• kidney problems
• pancreatitis
• liver inflammation (may present as yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• breast swelling in men, impotence
• candidiasis (fungal infection, may affect skin or mucous membranes)
• angioedema; contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema such as swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, or difficulty breathing.

Very rare adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions may include fever, rash, swelling, and occasionally low blood pressure
• inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis)
• colitis (inflammation of the intestine)
• changes in laboratory values, such as levels of sodium, cholesterol, and triglycerides
• very severe skin reactions with redness, blisters, severe swelling, and skin loss
• in very rare cases, Lansoprazol Davur may cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells, which can decrease your resistance to infections. If you develop an infection with symptoms such as fever and severe deterioration in your general condition, or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat/pharynx/mouth or urinary problems, consult your doctor immediately. A blood test will be performed to check for possible reduction in white blood cells (agranulocytosis).

Frequency unknown (cannot be estimated from available data)

• if you are taking lansoprazole for more than three months, magnesium levels in the blood may decrease. Low magnesium levels can cause fatigue, involuntary muscle contractions, disorientation, seizures, dizziness, and increased heart rate. If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels may also lead to decreased levels of potassium and calcium in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform periodic blood tests to monitor magnesium levels
• low levels of sodium in the blood. Common symptoms include nausea and vomiting, headache, drowsiness and fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness or spasms, irritability, seizures, coma
• skin rash, possibly with joint pain
• visual hallucinations.

If you are taking proton pump inhibitors such as Lansoprazol Davur, especially for more than one year, there may be a slight increase in the risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which may increase the risk of osteoporosis).

Reporting of adverse effects

If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Lansoprazole Davur

Store below 30°C.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging, after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and their containers at the SIGRE Point at your pharmacy. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and containers you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Lansoprazol Davur 15 mg capsules

• The active substance is lansoprazole. Each capsule contains 15 mg of lansoprazole.
• The other components are: sugar spheres (sucrose and corn starch), sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, sodium carboxymethyl potato starch (type A), trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate, hypromellose, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1), triethyl citrate, titanium dioxide (E171) and talc.

Components of the capsule shell: gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171).

The printing ink for the capsules contains shellac, anhydrous ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, n-butyl alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and black iron oxide (E172).

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

Lansoprazol Davur 15 mg capsules are opaque white hard capsules with a beige filling of micropellets. The capsules are printed in black ink with the letter “L” on the cap and the number “15” on the body.

Packs containing HDPE bottles with 28 gastro-resistant hard capsules.

Packs containing aluminum/aluminum blisters with 28 gastro-resistant hard capsules.

Only certain pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

Teva Pharma, S.L.U.

C/Anabel Segura 11, Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor,

Alcobendas, 28108 Madrid (Spain)

Manufacturer

Teva Pharma S.L.U.

Polígono Malpica c/C 4.

50016 Zaragoza.

Spain

Date of the most recent revision of this leaflet: June 2025

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/