GG638 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 16mm — Lansoprazole

Imprint	GG638
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	16
Strength	LANSOPRAZOLE 30 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Delayed Release
Manufacturer	Sandoz Inc
NDC	0781-2148
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	LANSOPRAZOLE[LANSOPRAZOLE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "GG638" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Lansoprazole

Uses and warnings

No boxed warning. "Symptomatic response to therapy with lansoprazole does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy." The label warns that "high-dose, long-term PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine," and of hypomagnesemia, where "serious adverse events include tetany, arrhythmias, and seizures" with prolonged use. Contraindicated only in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

Indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer, H. pylori eradication (in combination with amoxicillin, with or without clarithromycin), maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers, treatment of active benign gastric ulcer, healing and risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, treatment of symptomatic GERD and erosive esophagitis, maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis, and treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "GG638".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (16) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

GG638 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 16mm — Lansoprazole

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