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What the FDA labels say about taking them together

Lansoprazole and voriconazole

Lansoprazole's FDA label of June 24, 2025 names voriconazole in its drug interactions (prescription label) section; voriconazole's label does not name lansoprazole itself but warns about its class (Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)). The lansoprazole label: “Increased exposure of lansoprazole is expected when used concomitantly with strong inhibitors.”

Check it at the source: the lansoprazole FDA label on DailyMed (effective June 24, 2025, L. Perrigo Company); the voriconazole FDA label on DailyMed (effective February 26, 2026, Roerig).

What does the lansoprazole label say about voriconazole?

Lansoprazole label, drug interactions (prescription label)

CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Increased exposure of lansoprazole is expected when used concomitantly with strong inhibitors. Intervention: Voriconazole: See prescribing information.

Source: FDA drug label (Prevacid 24 HR), L. Perrigo Company, effective June 24, 2025 (SPL set 205c9c1e-b422-4e86-a4b0-714b608adc19), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

What does the voriconazole label say about lansoprazole?

Voriconazole's label does not name lansoprazole itself; it warns about its class (Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)):

Voriconazole label, drug interactions

The metabolism of other proton pump inhibitors that are CYP2C19 substrates may also be inhibited by voriconazole and may result in increased plasma concentrations of other proton pump inhibitors.

Source: FDA drug label (VFEND), NDA021630 (Pf Prism Cv), as published by Roerig, effective February 26, 2026 (SPL set ce3ef5cf-3087-4d92-9d94-9eb8287228db), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.

Both medicines on the record

59Lansoprazole generic labelers
31Voriconazole generic labelers
LansoprazoleVoriconazole
Labeled forAcid reflux and ulcersFungal infections
Boxed warningNoNo
Pharmacy cost (NADAC)$0.106 per capsule 30 mg capsule$1.88 per tablet 200 mg tablet
Shortage nowNo current entryA presentation being discontinued

Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

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