Caralans 30mg

Caraway makes Caralans capsules for people whose stomachs produce way too much acid. Each capsule has 30mg of Lansoprazole that shuts down acid pumps in your stomach lining. Pakistani doctors prescribe it when patients complain about burning chest pain, sour taste in mouth, or stomach ulcers that won’t heal.

Lansoprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors. These medicines block the actual pumps that squeeze acid into your stomach. Different from antacids that just neutralize acid after it’s made. PPIs stop acid production at the source, giving your stomach and throat time to heal from acid damage.

Acid reflux troubles lots of Pakistani people. Spicy food, late dinners, stress from work – all pump up stomach acid. Many folks suffer for years thinking it’s normal to have chest burning after meals. Caralans can actually fix the problem instead of just managing symptoms.

When Stomach Doctors Use This

Gastroenterologists prescribe Caralans 30mg for patients dealing with:

• GERD that makes sleeping impossible • Stomach ulcers eating holes in your gut lining • Throat damage from acid backing up • Chest burning that feels like heart attack • Swallowing problems from acid scarring • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome pumping out crazy acid amounts

What Stops the Acid

Lansoprazole 30mg shuts down proton pumps in stomach cells. These pumps normally squirt acid to digest food. When they go overboard, acid burns your stomach lining and splashes up into your throat. Blocking these pumps gives damaged tissue chance to heal.

Take before breakfast on empty stomach. Food interferes with how your body absorbs PPIs. Don’t chew or break capsules – they’re designed to survive stomach acid and release medicine in right spot.

Same time daily works best. Your stomach acid follows daily rhythms, so consistent timing gives better acid control. Most people take it first thing in morning before eating anything.

Never quit suddenly after long-term use. Acid production can rebound higher than before, making symptoms worse than when you started.

Important Precautions

Long-term PPI use can mess with how your body absorbs vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B12, magnesium, and calcium absorption all drop. Your doctor should check these levels if you’re taking Caralans for months.

Tell surgeons about Caralans before operations. PPIs can interact with anesthesia and affect how your body processes other medicines.

Bone fractures happen more often with long-term PPI use, especially in older people. The medicine interferes with calcium absorption needed for strong bones.

Side Effects That Show Up

Most people tolerate Lansoprazole fine, but some get headaches or feel tired when starting. Diarrhea or constipation can happen as your gut adjusts to lower acid levels.

Serious but rare reactions include severe diarrhea that won’t stop, muscle weakness, or irregular heartbeat. These might mean low magnesium levels from long-term use.

What Not to Mix With It

Avoid alcohol – it cranks up acid production and cancels out what Caralans is trying to do. Spicy Pakistani food can also trigger acid breakthrough, especially early in treatment.

Some medicines don’t work well when stomach acid drops too low. Blood thinners, iron supplements, and certain antibiotics need acid to absorb properly.

Reviewed by Dr. Imran Siddiqui, Consultant Gastroenterologist (Faisalabad)

Caralans helps control severe acid reflux and ulcers more effectively than older medicines. It works best on an empty stomach, since food can block absorption. Even if you feel better, don’t stop early—healing takes time, and quitting too soon can bring the problem back.

Disclaimer: This information is for awareness only. Always consult your gastroenterologist before starting or stopping acid-reducing medicines.