Can I eat st john’s wort with Lansoprazole?

No, avoid it. Do not take St John's wort with lansoprazole, as it may stop the medicine working properly.

Can I eat rich, spicy and fatty food with Lansoprazole?

Yes, with care. Cut back on foods that seem to make your symptoms worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty meals.

Can I eat acidic foods with Lansoprazole?

Yes, with care. Acidic foods can trigger acid symptoms, so go easy if they make yours worse.

Can I drink tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks with Lansoprazole?

Yes, with care. Cut down on caffeinated drinks, as they can make acid symptoms worse.

Can I drink alcohol with Lansoprazole?

Yes, with care. You can drink it, but not too much, as it makes your stomach produce more acid.

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Can I eat this with Lansoprazole?

Food stops some lansoprazole getting into your blood, so it works best taken 30 minutes before a meal. Some foods and drinks can also make acid symptoms worse.

Also sold as Zoton, Zoton FasTab. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

Our PPIs page also covers Lansoprazole and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Lansoprazole’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.

Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 61 foods and drinks for Lansoprazole (5 to avoid, 47 to take care with) — or tap one below.

Quick answers

Should I take Lansoprazole with food?: Take it first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before a meal or snack.
Can I eat st john’s wort with Lansoprazole?: No, avoid it. Do not take St John's wort with lansoprazole, as it may stop the medicine working properly.
Can I eat rich, spicy and fatty food with Lansoprazole?: Yes, with care. Cut back on foods that seem to make your symptoms worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty meals.
Can I eat acidic foods with Lansoprazole?: Yes, with care. Acidic foods can trigger acid symptoms, so go easy if they make yours worse.
Can I drink tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks with Lansoprazole?: Yes, with care. Cut down on caffeinated drinks, as they can make acid symptoms worse.
Can I drink alcohol with Lansoprazole?: Yes, with care. You can drink it, but not too much, as it makes your stomach produce more acid.

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1 · What do you take?

Lansoprazolealso Zoton FasTabs, Zoton, Zoton FasTab

Food stops some lansoprazole getting into your blood, so it works best taken 30 minutes before a meal. Some foods and drinks can also make acid symptoms worse.

Take lansoprazole at least 30 minutes before a meal or snack, because food stops some of it getting into your system. You can eat and drink normally, but rich, spicy and fatty foods, caffeine and too much alcohol can make symptoms worse. Do not take St John's wort with it.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: Take it first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before a meal or snack.

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Foods to avoid with Lansoprazole· 5

Take care with Lansoprazole· 47

Fine with Lansoprazole· 9

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Food groups that matter with Lansoprazole

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