Lansoprazole Tablet, Orally Disintegrating while Breastfeeding

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Lansoprazole Tablet, Orally Disintegrating for its safety in breastfeeding.

Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are proton pump inhbitors (PPIs) indicated for the: Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. (1.1) Eradication of H.pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults. (1.2) Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers in adults. (1.3) Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer in adults. (1.4) Healing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-associated gastric ulcer in adults. (1.5) Risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in adults. (1.6) Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. (1.7) Treatment of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. (1.8) Maintenance of healing of EE in adults. (1.9) Pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) in adults. (1.10) 1.1 Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for in adult short-term treatment (for four weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active duodenal ulcer [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. 1.2 Eradication of H. pylori to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence Triple Therapy: Lansoprazole Delayed-release Orally Disintegrating Tablets /amoxicillin/clarithromycin Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets in combination with amoxicillin plus clarithromycin as triple therapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one year history of a duodenal ulcer) to eradicate H. pylori. Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin and clarithromycin. Dual Therapy: Lansoprazole Delayed-release Orally Disintegrating Tablets /amoxicillin Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets in combination with amoxicillin as dual therapy is indicated in adults for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one year history of a duodenal ulcer) who are either allergic or intolerant to clarithromycin or in whom resistance to clarithromycin is known or suspected (see the clarithromycin prescribing information, Microbiology section). Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin. 1.3 Maintenance of Healed Duodenal Ulcers Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated to maintain healing of duodenal ulcers. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. 1.4 Treatment of Active Benign Gastric Ulcer Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated in adults for short-term treatment (up to eight weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active benign gastric ulcer [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. 1.5 Healing of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated in adults for the treatment of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in patients who continue NSAID use. Controlled studies did not extend beyond eight weeks [see Clinical Studies (14.5)]. 1.6 Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated in adults for reducing the risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of a documented gastric ulcer who require the use of an NSAID. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14.6)]. 1.7 Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for short-term treatment in adults and pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age (up to eight weeks) and pediatric patients one to 11 years of age (up to 12 weeks) for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD [see Clinical Studies (14.7)]. 1.8 Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis (EE) Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for short-term treatment in adults and pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age (up to eight weeks) and pediatric patients one to 11 years of age (up to 12 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of all grades of EE. For adults who do not heal with lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets for eight weeks (5 to 10%), it may be helpful to give an additional eight weeks of treatment. If there is a recurrence of erosive esophagitis an additional eight week course of lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets may be considered [see Clinical Studies (14.8)]. 1.9 Maintenance of Healing of EE Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated to maintain healing of EE. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months [see Clinical Studies (14.9)]. 1.10 Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) Lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets are indicated in adults for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome [see Clinical Studies (14.10)].

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of lansoprazole in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. However, lansoprazole and its metabolites are present in rat milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets or from the underlying maternal condition.