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foster and thrive acid reducer

lansoprazole · foster and thrive acid reducer is a proton pump inhibitor (over-the-counter) containing lansoprazole, made by Strategic Sourcing Services LLC.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Route
Oral
Manufacturers
1

• treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Drug facts

Generic name
lansoprazole
Active ingredients
Lansoprazole
Drug class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
How it works
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Dosage forms
Capsule, delayed release
Label holder
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
FDA application
ANDA202319
Label updated
09/14/2023

Active ingredients

(in each capsule) Lansoprazole 15 mg

Purpose

Acid Reducer

Uses

  • Treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
  • Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Directions

  • Adults 18 years of age and older
  • This product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
  • It may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours 14-Day Course of Treatment
  • Swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
  • Take every day for 14 days
  • Do not take more than 1 capsule a day
  • Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
  • Do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
  • You may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
  • Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
  • Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

Warnings

Allergy alert:

  • Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole
  • Lansoprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • Skin reddening
  • Blisters
  • Rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you have:
  • Trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
  • Heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
  • Chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
  • Frequent chest pain These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Liver disease
  • Had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
  • Frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Stomach pain Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • Taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Your heartburn continues or worsens
  • You need to take this product for more than 14 days
  • You need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
  • You get diarrhea
  • You develop a rash or joint pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Do not use

If you have:

  • Trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
  • Heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
  • Chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
  • Frequent chest pain These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

  • Liver disease
  • Had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
  • Frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

  • Taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor

  • Your heartburn continues or worsens
  • You need to take this product for more than 14 days
  • You need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
  • You get diarrhea
  • You develop a rash or joint pain

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Other information

  • Read the directions and warnings before use
  • Keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Keep product out of high heat and humidity
  • Protect product from moisture
  • Close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 28, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, mannitol, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Capsule, delayed release15 mgoral1

What pharmacies pay

National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), week of 10/21/2026

All prices

Pharmacies paid about $0.414 per tablet, capsule or unit across 2 package codes.

NADAC is a survey of what retail pharmacies pay to buy a drug. It is not the price you pay at the counter, which depends on your insurance and the pharmacy.

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 177,057 reports that list lansoprazole, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Chronic kidney disease32,791
  • Acute kidney injury18,792
  • Renal failure13,843
  • End stage renal disease9,798
  • Renal injury9,519
  • Nausea9,260
  • Diarrhea9,102
  • Dyspnea8,284
  • Fatigue7,966
  • Vomiting7,320

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Strategic Sourcing Services LLCShown hereANDA202319 · Label 09/14/2023 · NDC 70677-1103Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

All drug recalls

foster and thrive acid reducer: common questions

What is foster and thrive acid reducer used for?
• treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Is foster and thrive acid reducer a prescription drug?
No. foster and thrive acid reducer is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as foster and thrive acid reducer?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Lansoprazole, equate lansoprazole, basic care lansoprazole, Good Sense Lansoprazole.
Who makes foster and thrive acid reducer?
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC lists foster and thrive acid reducer with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 09/14/2023 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice