Lansoprazole Dosing

Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Recommended Lansoprazole Dosage for Healing of Duodenal Ulcers

The recommended starting dose of lansoprazole for the healing of duodenal ulcer is 15 mg once a day for four weeks. Once the ulcer has healed, your doctor may recommend a lansoprazole dosage of 15 mg once a day to prevent the ulcer from returning.

Lansoprazole Dosing to Prevent or Treat Stomach Ulcers Associated With NSAID Use

The recommended starting dose of lansoprazole to reduce the risk of a stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is 15 mg once a day for up to 12 weeks. The recommended starting dose of lansoprazole to heal stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is 30 mg once a day for up to eight weeks.

Lansoprazole Dosing for Treating H. Pylori Infections

Treatment to kill Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) involves using two other drugs besides lansoprazole. This treatment is referred to as "triple therapy." Triple therapy to kill H. pylori uses lansoprazole 30 mg twice a day plus amoxicillin 1,000 mg (twice daily) and clarithromycin 500 mg (twice daily). All three medications are taken for 10 or 14 days.

Recommended Dose of Lansoprazole for Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions

The recommended starting dose of lansoprazole medication for people with excess acid production is lansoprazole 60 mg a day. Your healthcare provider may choose to increase the lansoprazole dosage if symptoms continue or decrease the dose if lansoprazole side effects occur.

Lansoprazole Dosing for Children

In children ages 1 to 17, the recommended lansoprazole dose depends on the weight of the child. Consult your healthcare provider for pediatric dosing instructions.

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