ESTOMIL 30 mg HARD GASTRO-RESISTANT CAPSULES
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Estomil 30 mg Hard Gastro-Resistant Capsules EFG
Lansoprazole
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the pack
- What is Estomil and what is it used for
- What you need to know before you take Estomil
- How to take Estomil
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Estomil
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What is Estomil and what is it used for
The active substance is lansoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Your doctor may prescribe you Estomil for the following indications:
- Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers
- Treatment of inflammation of the esophagus (reflux esophagitis)
- Prevention of reflux esophagitis
- Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation
- Treatment of infections caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, in combination with antibiotics
- Treatment or prevention of duodenal or gastric ulcers in patients who require continuous treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (NSAID treatment is used for pain or inflammation)
- Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
You may have been prescribed Estomil for another indication or at a different dose than indicated in this leaflet. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the taking of the medicine.
You should consult a doctor if you get worse or if you do not improve after 14 days.
2. What you need to know before you take Estomil
Do not take Estomil
- if you are allergic to lansoprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Estomil:
- if you have reduced body stores of vitamin B12 or risk factors for this and you receive long-term treatment with lansoprazole. Like all medicines that reduce acid, Estomil may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12,
- if you are scheduled to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A),
- if you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to Estomil to reduce stomach acid,
- if you get a skin rash, especially in areas of the skin exposed to the sun, consult your doctor as soon as possible, as it may be necessary to interrupt treatment with Estomil. Remember to mention any other symptoms you may notice, such as joint pain.
When taking lansoprazole, kidney inflammation may occur. The signs and symptoms may include decreased urine volume or the presence of blood in the urine and/or hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, rash, and joint stiffness. You should report these signs to your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose.
Your doctor may have performed or may perform a complementary test called endoscopy to diagnose your disease and/or rule out a malignant disease.
In case you experience diarrhea during treatment with Estomil, contact your doctor immediately, as Estomil has been associated with a slight increase in infectious diarrhea.
If your doctor has prescribed you Estomil in addition to other medicines intended for the treatment of Helicobacter pyloriinfection (antibiotics) or together with anti-inflammatory medicines to treat pain or rheumatism, also read the package leaflets of these medicines carefully.
Taking a proton pump inhibitor like Estomil, especially for a period of more than one year, may slightly increase the risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis).
If you have been taking Estomil for a long time (more than 1 year), your doctor will probably have regular check-ups. During visits to your doctor, you should report any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances.
Other medicines and Estomil
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are using medicines that contain any of the following active substances, as Estomil may affect their mode of action:
- HIV protease inhibitors such as atazanavir and nelfinavir (used to treat HIV)
- methotrexate (used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer)
- ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifampicin (used to treat infections)
- digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
- warfarin (used to treat blood clots)
- theophylline (used to treat asthma)
- tacrolimus (used to prevent transplant rejection)
- fluvoxamine (used to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders)
- antacids (used to treat heartburn or acid regurgitation)
- sucralfate (used to heal ulcers)
- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat mild depression)
Taking Estomil with food and drinks
To get the best results from your medicine, you should take Estomil at least 30 minutes before meals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Patient taking Estomil may experience side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and visual disturbances. If you experience any of these side effects, you should act with caution as your reaction ability may be reduced.
You are the only one responsible for deciding whether you are fit to drive vehicles or perform activities that require a high level of concentration. Due to its effects or adverse reactions, one of the factors that can reduce your ability to perform these operations safely is the use of medicines.
In the following sections, you will find descriptions of these effects.
Read the information in this leaflet carefully.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Estomil contains sucrose and sodium hydroxide.
This medicine contains sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per capsule; this is essentially "sodium-free".
3. How to take Estomil
Follow the instructions for administration of this medicine exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Take the capsule whole with a glass of water. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, your doctor will inform you of other alternative ways to take the medicine. Do not crush or chew the capsules or the contents of an emptied capsule, as this will make them not work properly.
If you take Estomil once a day, try to take it always at the same time. You may get better results if you take Estomil in the morning.
If you take Estomil twice a day, you should take the first dose in the morning and the second dose at night.
The dose of Estomil depends on your general condition. The usual doses of Estomil for adults are indicated below. Sometimes, your doctor may prescribe a different dose and indicate a different duration of treatment.
Treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation:one 15 mg or 30 mg capsule per day for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist, inform your doctor. If symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks, consult your doctor.
Treatment of duodenal ulcers:one 30 mg capsule per day for 2 weeks.
Treatment of gastric ulcers:one 30 mg capsule per day for 4 weeks.
Treatment of esophagus inflammation (reflux esophagitis):one 30 mg capsule per day for 4 weeks.
Long-term prevention of reflux esophagitis:one 15 mg capsule per day; your doctor may adjust the dose to one 30 mg capsule per day.
Treatment of Helicobacter pyloriinfection:The usual dose is one 30 mg capsule together with two different antibiotics in the morning and one 30 mg capsule together with two different antibiotics in the evening. The treatment will normally be for 7 days.
The recommended combinations of antibiotics are as follows:
- 30 mg of Estomil with 250-500 mg of clarithromycin and 1000 mg of amoxicillin
- 30 mg of Estomil with 250 mg of clarithromycin and 400-500 mg of metronidazole
If you receive anti-infective treatment due to an ulcer, it is unlikely that the ulcer will come back if the infection is treated satisfactorily. To get the best results from your medicine, take it at the right time and do not miss any dose.
Treatment of duodenal or gastric ulcers in patients who require continuous treatment with NSAIDs:one 30 mg capsule per day for 4 weeks.
Prevention of duodenal or gastric ulcers in patients who require continuous treatment with NSAIDs:one 15 mg capsule per day; your doctor may adjust the dose to one 30 mg capsule per day.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:The usual initial dose is two 30 mg capsules per day; subsequently, based on your response to treatment with Estomil, the doctor will decide the best dose for you.
Use in children
Estomil should not be administered to children.
If you take more Estomil than you should
If you take more Estomil than you have been prescribed, consult your doctor immediately or contact the Toxicology Information Service: telephone 915 620 420.
If you forget to take Estomil
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible unless the time for the next dose is near. In this case, skip the missed dose and take the next capsules as usual.
Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.
If you stop taking Estomil
Do not stop treatment prematurely because the symptoms have improved. It is possible that your condition has not been completely cured and may come back if you do not finish the entire treatment.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Common side effects.
- May affect up to 1 in 10 people.
- headache, dizziness
- diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, flatulence, dryness or pain in the mouth or throat
- skin rash, itching
- changes in liver function test values
- fatigue
- benign stomach polyps.
Uncommon side effects.
May affect up to 1 in 100 people.
- depression
- joint or muscle pain
- fluid retention or swelling
- changes in blood cell count
- risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures
- Rare side effects.
- May affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.
- fever
- restlessness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, visual disturbances, dizziness
- taste changes, loss of appetite, tongue inflammation (glossitis)
- skin reactions such as burning sensation or itching under the skin, bruising, redness, and excessive sweating
- sensitivity to light
- hair loss
- tingling sensation (paresthesia), tremors
- anemia (pallor)
- kidney problems
- pancreatitis
- liver inflammation (may be manifested by yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- breast swelling in males, impotence
- candidiasis (fungal infection, can affect the skin or mucous membranes)
- angioedema; contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema, such as facial swelling, tongue or pharynx swelling, difficulty swallowing, hives, and difficulty breathing
Very rare side effects.
May affect up to 1 in 10,000 people.
- severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic shock. The symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction may include fever, rash, swelling, and, in some cases, a drop in blood pressure
- mouth inflammation (stomatitis)
- colitis (inflammation of the intestine)
- changes in analytical values, such as sodium, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels
- very serious skin reactions with redness, blisters, severe inflammation, and skin loss
- in very rare cases, Estomil may cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells, which can cause a decrease in your resistance to infections. If you experience an infection with symptoms such as fever and severe deterioration of your general condition, or fever with symptoms of local infection such as sore throat/pharynx/mouth or urinary problems, consult your doctor immediately. You will have a blood test to check for a possible reduction in white blood cells (agranulocytosis)
Frequency not known.
- if you have been taking Estomil for more than three months, it is possible that the magnesium levels in your blood may decrease. Low magnesium levels can cause fatigue, involuntary muscle contractions, disorientation, convulsions, dizziness, and increased heart rate. If you notice any of these symptoms, inform your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels can also lead to a decrease in potassium or calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor will probably ask for regular blood tests to check magnesium levels
- skin rash, possibly with joint pain
- visual hallucinations
Reporting of side effects:
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Estomil
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 30°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and any unused medicine in the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If you have any doubts, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Estomil
The active substance is lansoprazole.
The other ingredients (excipients) are: sugar spheres (sucrose and corn starch), magnesium carbonate, hypromellose, polysorbate 80, macrogol 6000, triethyl citrate, talc, titanium dioxide (E-171), methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, and sodium hydroxide. The gelatin capsule is composed of: titanium dioxide (E-171), erythrosine, red iron oxide, and gelatin.
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Estomil 30 mg Hard Gastro-Resistant Capsules EFG are presented in the form of hard gastro-resistant capsules, which contain spherical gastro-resistant granules of lansoprazole, in packs of 28 capsules.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Merck, S.L.
María de Molina, 40
28006 Madrid
Manufacturer
Laboratorios Salvat, S.A.
C/Gall 30-36
08950 Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Date of last revision of this leaflet: December 2022
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
How much does ESTOMIL 30 mg HARD GASTRO-RESISTANT CAPSULES cost in Spain ( 2025)?
The average price of ESTOMIL 30 mg HARD GASTRO-RESISTANT CAPSULES in December, 2025 is around 15.92 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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- Average pharmacy price15.92 EUR
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- Prescription requiredYes
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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