What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Lansoprazole | Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) |
| Used for | Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for the: Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults ( 1.1 ) Eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults ( 1.2 ) Maintenance of healed duo… | Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for: • Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer ( 1.1 ) • Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ( 1.3… |
| Usual adult dose | Adult Dosage by Indication Indication Recommended Dose Frequency Duodenal Ulcers Short-Term Treatment 15 mg Once daily for 4 weeks Maintenance of Healed 15 mg Once daily Eradication of H. | Not on the label |
| Children | pylori to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence* Triple Therapy: Lansoprazole 30 mg Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Amoxicillin 1 gram Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Clarithromycin 500 mg Twice daily for 10 or 14 days Dual Therapy: Lansoprazole 30 mg Three… | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precauti… | The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Interstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from published observational studies overall do not indicate an association of adverse pregnancy outcomes with lansoprazole treatment (see Data) . In animal r… | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate in pregnant women. Available epidemiologic data fail t… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherLansoprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI) and Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate is a stomach acid reducer (PPI). Lansoprazole is used for: Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for the: Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults ( 1.1 ) Eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults ( 1.2 ) Maintenance of healed duo… Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate is used for: Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for: • Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer ( 1.1 ) • Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ( 1.3…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.