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Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole Dosage

Ally Tsai, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on November 14, 2023

The average cost for 30 capsules of 30mg of Lansoprazole is $12.53 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 65.93% off the average retail price of $36.78.

capsuleCapsule

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

30mg

30 capsules

$12.53

$0.42

15mg

90 capsules

$30.51

$0.34

orally disintegrating tabOrally disintegrating tab

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

15mg

30 orally disintegrating tabs

$53.09

$1.77

30mg

30 orally disintegrating tabs

$59.30

$1.98

Typical dosage for Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole is available both over the counter (OTC) and by prescription. The OTC strength is 15 mg, and the prescription strengths are 15 mg and 30 mg.

The dosing for adults is listed below. Dosing for children will depend on the child’s weight, age, and the reason they're taking the medication. In general, your child's provider will determine the dosage your child needs to take.

OTC dosing (adults):

  • Heartburn: The typical dose is 15 mg by mouth once daily for 14 days.

Prescription dosing (adults): Prescription-strength esomeprazole is available as capsules and orally disintegrating tablets.

  • Stomach or duodenal ulcer: The typical dose is 15 mg or 30 mg by mouth once daily for 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the type of ulcer.
  • Lower risk of stomach ulcer from NSAIDs: The typical dose is 15 mg by mouth once daily for up to 12 weeks.
  • H. pylori triple therapy: The typical dose is 30 mg by mouth twice daily for 10 to 14 days. It's usually taken together with amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
  • H. pylori dual therapy: The typical dose is 30 mg by mouth three times daily for 14 days. It's usually taken together with amoxicillin.
  • GERD: The typical dose is 15 mg by mouth once daily for up to 8 weeks.
  • Treatment of EE: The typical dose is 30 mg by mouth once daily for up to 8 weeks.
  • Maintenance of EE: The typical dose is 15 mg by mouth once daily.
  • Medical conditions that cause too much stomach acid: The typical starting dose is 60 mg by mouth once daily. The maximum dose is 90 mg twice daily.

Your dose might be different if you have liver problems.

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