Solox

The name of your medicine is SOLOX. It contains the active ingredient lansoprazole. SOLOX belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPI's). SOLOX works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces, to give relief from symptoms and allow healing to occur.

Ulcers

SOLOX is used to treat or help heal peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. These can be caused in part by too much acid being made in the stomach. SOLOX is also used to help stop duodenal ulcers coming back.

Reflux Oesophagitis

SOLOX is used to treat reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease. This is caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the oesophagus. Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn.

Helicobacter pylori

SOLOX can also be used in combination with certain antibiotics to help get rid of H. pylori infections in certain people with ulcers or chronic gastritis. H. pylori is a bacteria which is associated with the development of ulcers.

Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.

SOLOX is only available with a doctor's prescription. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.

SOLOX has not been shown to be addictive.