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Gastric Ulcer

A gastric ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach. It causes upper abdominal pain that often burns and worsens at night, alongside indigestion and bloating.

Prevacid

Lansoprazole

15mg · 30mg

Lansoprazole tablets for acid reflux and duodenal ulcers. It shuts down the stomach's acid pumps, allowing the oesophagus lining to heal.

From$1.07/ tabletView

Key points

  • A gastric ulcer is grouped with duodenal ulcers as a peptic ulcer, and it develops when the stomach’s protective barrier is weakened.
  • The listed medicine contains lansoprazole, a tablet that reduces stomach acid to help the stomach lining recover.

Common questions about Gastric Ulcer

What is a gastric ulcer?

A gastric ulcer is a sore that forms in the stomach lining when the protective mucus layer is worn down, allowing acid to damage the tissue. It is one type of peptic ulcer, alongside duodenal ulcers.

Which medicine is listed for gastric ulcer?

Prevacid is the only medicine listed for gastric ulcer. It contains the ingredient lansoprazole and comes as a tablet. Lansoprazole works by lowering stomach acid, which gives the stomach lining a chance to heal.

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