| Omeprazole | Lansoprazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) |
| Used for | • treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect | 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… |
| Usual adult dose | Adults 18 years of age and older. | 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. |
| Children | Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. | 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.) | No (over the counter) | Yes |
| Common side effects | • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days • you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months • you get diarrhea • you develop a rash or joint pain | 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… |
| Pregnancy | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. | 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… |
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 togetherOmeprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI) and Lansoprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI). Omeprazole is used for: • treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect 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…
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.