If you have problems swallowing capsules, you can open lansoprazole capsules and mix the granules inside with a little water or fruit juice, or sprinkle them onto soft food, such as yogurt or apple puree, to help you swallow them.

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.

1. About lansoprazole

Wellzyme has been developed by Vitabiotics experts, and is a food supplement produced to high GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards of quality control. Wellzyme’s formula provides a broad spectrum of 6 enzymes, including protease, amylase, alpha-galactosidase, lipase, hemicellulase and lactase. All 6 digestive enzymes have been selected and combined by experts for their specific purpose. Including lactase which improves lactose digestion*.

Individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose: Take 3-4 capsules with each lactose containing meal 1. Swallow with water or a cold drink. Not to be chewed. Do not exceed the recommended intake.

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 twice a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is within 4 hours of your next dose in which case skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time There are other prescription medicines and ones you can buy that treat indigestion and heartburn. Antacids

constipation – get more fibre into your diet such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Try to exercise more regularly, for example, by going for a daily walk or run. If this does not help, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. 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 Vitabiotics Wellzyme provides a broad spectrum of digestive enzymes, Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes are specifically designed to be taken with or after meals. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is 60mg a day – this can increase to 120mg a day depending on how well it works for youWellzyme 15 enzyme formula is the most advanced formulation in the Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes range. Wellzyme Advanced formula provides a broad spectrum of active enzymes. Wellzyme is specifically designed to be taken with or immediately after meals. If you get symptoms at night, you could prop your head and shoulders up when you go to bed. This helps to stop stomach acid coming up while you sleep. Lansoprazole and breastfeeding

Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes provides the exact recommended daily level of Lactase 4500 FCC(per 3 capsules) which improves lactose digestion. Depending on the reason you take lansoprazole, you may take a higher dose to begin with, usually for a month or 2. Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes provides the exact recommended daily level of Lactase 4500 FCC (per 3 capsules) which improves lactose digestion ±. 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. 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.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. 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 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. 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 Do not take St John's wort, the herbal remedy for depression, while you're taking lansoprazole. St John's wort may stop lansoprazole working as well as it should.