L Cid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

L Cid Benefits & Uses

L Cid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)

Other Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Zollinger Ellison syndrome

L Cid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

L Cid Related Warnings

Is the use of L Cid safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from L Cid. It is best to stop taking L Cid immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of L Cid safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of L Cid. If you see any side effects, stop taking L Cid immediately and talk to your doctor. Take L Cid again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of L Cid on the Kidneys?

L Cid is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of L Cid on the Liver?

L Cid is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of L Cid on the Heart?

Using L Cid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of L Cid with Other Drugs

L Cid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Citalopram

Methotrexate

Rilpivirine

Moderate

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Capreomycin

L Cid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Cid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease
Fractured Bones

Frequently asked Questions about L Cid

Is this L Cid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of L Cid has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking L Cid as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

L Cid is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking L Cid for mental disorders.

No

L Cid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and L Cid

You can take L Cid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and L Cid

Taking alcohol with L Cid can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about L Cid

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take L Cid with antibiotic?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, L Cid can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking L Cid with a certain antibiotic can treat H.Pylori associated stomach ulcer. However, it is best to consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

What is L Cid?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

L Cid is a brand name of lansoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is mainly used for the treatment of NSAIDs associated peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.

Question over 5 years ago

Is L Cid safe?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, L Cid is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the specific duration as directed by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at therapeutic doses such as headache, dizziness, and vomiting. If you experience above-mention side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take L Cid and domperidone together?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, L Cid and domperidone can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone also available in the market which is used in the treatment of heartburn and acidity.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take L Cid with ibuprofen?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, L Cid can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take L Cid along with ibuprofen if the dose of L Cid does not exceed as recommended by the doctor.