Zoton FasTab is a dissolvable oral tablet that treats acid reflux and heartburn brought on by GORD. It’s a proton pump inhibitor that can be taken in a variety of ways.
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Zoton Fastab is a daily tablet that eases the symptoms of GORD and acid reflux. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a condition that causes regular, persistent acid reflux and heartburn. There are a few ways of treating it, but a daily proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is usually recommended when over-the-counter antacids or natural remedies aren’t working for you.
PPIs help decrease the amount of acid your stomach produces. Zoton FasTab contains the active ingredient lansoprazole, which is used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
How does Zoton FasTab work?
Every time you swallow, your diaphragm relaxes and a ring of muscle at the base of your oesophagus (the tube that connects your stomach to your mouth) opens, allowing food to reach your stomach. But for people with GORD, this muscle has usually become weakened. This means your stomach acid can travel back upwards towards your oesophagus, causing acid reflux, heartburn and other unpleasant symptoms like bloating and nausea.
Proton pump inhibitors like Zoton FasTab work by reducing your stomach’s gastric acid production. The tablets can be taken a number of ways, and are used to manage and prevent symptoms of acid reflux and regurgitation, heartburn, and duodenal stomach ulcers. It’s also prescribed to people with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and those taking continued non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Zoton FasTab tablets contain aspartame, an artificial sweetener. Unlike other PPIs, they can be taken by placing the tablets directly on your tongue. You can suck them like a sweet, and the tablets dissolve in your mouth. Zoton FasTab can also be swallowed whole, or in some cases, dispensed into your mouth using a syringe.
What doses does Zoton FasTab come in?
Zoton FasTab tablets are available in two strengths: 15mg and 30mg. The strength you’re prescribed will depend on the condition you’re trying to manage. A clinician will start you on a dose they think will keep your GORD symptoms under control.
For acid regurgitation, reflux, and heartburn, the usual dose is one 15mg or 30mg tablet daily for one month.
If you see no improvements by then, let us know and we can find an alternative medication or switch your dose. For stomach ulcers, one higher strength 30mg tablet should be taken each day. It’s possible to have several stomach acid related conditions at once, and they often share similar uncomfortable symptoms, so Zoton FasTab doses will vary person to person.
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How to take Zoton FasTab
Zoton tablets can be taken in a few different ways, which gives you options if swallowing tablets isn’t for you.
The usual way of taking the tablets is by placing one a day on your tongue, and sucking it. Microgranules are released as the tablet dissolves, which can be swallowed.
You can also swallow the tablets whole, and should do so with a glass of water first thing in the morning. It’s best to take Zoton FasTab before you’ve eaten.
The third option is to take the medication using a syringe. If you have difficulty swallowing tablets, this could be the best way to take it. You’ll need a 5ml syringe for the 15mg dose, and a 10ml syringe for the 30mg tablet.
Take the plunger out of the syringe
Place a tablet into the chamber
Attach the plunger back onto the syringe
Draw around 4ml of tap water into the syringe for the 15mg tablets, or 9ml for the 30mg dose
Draw 1ml of air into the syringe by inverting it
Gently shake the syringe for 10-20 seconds, until the tablet has dissolved
You can empty the solution directly into your mouth
You can refill the syringe with another 2ml of water to flush out what’s left in it. This can be swallowed the same way as the first dose.
What if I make a mistake while taking Zoton FasTab?
If you take more Zoton than you need, you should get medical attention right away.
If you miss a dose, you can take it on the same day you were supposed to swallow your tablet as long as it’s not too close to the time your next dose is due.
You don’t need to take two doses of Zoton (double-dosing) to make up for one you missed the day before. If you feel like your GORD symptoms are well managed, you should continue taking your medicine as prescribed rather than stopping your course of treatment. If you want to stop taking them, or have any questions about your doses or side effects, get in touch using our messaging service.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Zoton Fastab
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Are there any treatments similar to Zoton FasTab?
Answer:
Heartburn can sometimes be treated with over-the-counter antacids like Gaviscon or Pepto-Bismol. They offer quick relief from symptoms, but it can be short-term which means these medicines don’t address the underlying cause of your gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Proton pump inhibitors are usually recommended if your acid reflux and heartburn are persistent. Lansoprazole is available as a generic medication, and works in the same way as Zoton FasTab.
Pantoprazole is another PPI that stops excessive stomach acid from entering your throat.
How effective is Zoton FasTab?
Answer:
PPIs are usually prescribed if a clinician decides your gastro-oesophagal symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux and bloating need consistent care rather than temporary relief.
Lansoprazole has been used widely for over 20 years to treat GORD. Numerous clinical studies have proven it to be both effective and safe. In one study that compared it with ranitidine, a histamine h2 receptor antagonist, both the 15mg and 30mg doses of lansoprazole were shown to significantly improve symptoms of daytime and nighttime heartburn.
Is Zoton FasTab prescription only?
Answer:
You’ll need a prescription in order to begin treatment with Zoton FasTab. Our clinicians will want to know it’s safe for you to use, as it can sometimes interfere with other medications (such as antidepressants and some antacids).
Why should I buy Zoton FasTab online with Treated?
Answer:
We take every condition seriously, no matter what it is. GORD and acid reflux symptoms can be persistent and make you feel uncomfortable throughout the day. Our clinicians will help find a treatment they think will work and give you lasting relief.
Our recommendations are personal to you, because we listen to you before we make any suggestions. Once you’ve started a treatment, you can message us at any time of the day with questions about your medication or for expert advice from our team.
You’re in charge of your plan, which is why we’ve made it easy to pause, cancel, or change whenever you want.
Can I take Zoton FasTab if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Answer:
If you’re pregnant, have recently given birth and are breastfeeding, or are thinking of having a baby, you should talk to a clinician about it before you start using Zoton FasTab.
It should still be safe for you to use, but you can get advice that will put your mind at ease about the impact any medication you’re taking might have on the development of your baby.
Lansoprazole 15 or 30 Mg Once Daily vs. Placebo for Treatment of Frequent Nighttime Heartburn in Self-Treating Subjects.” Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, vol. 30, no. 5, Sept. 2009, pp. 459–68,
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