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"PEG feeding - lansoprazole blockages"

About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Gastroenterology (Stomach and Gut)

(as a service user),

My partner has been totally dependent on a PEG tube for feeding and nil by mouth for several months (hopefully back to eating and drinking normally soon!). 

One issue we came across was administering lansoprazole, as some dispersible tablets caused regular problems with the PEG becoming blocked. Usually we managed to unblock the tube ourselves (after much flushing, pushing and pulling and the associated anxiety!) but on one occasion, we had to call out the nurse. One particular brand caused all the problems we had as it seemed to "clump" much more than others. I've spoken to our local pharmacy and they've made a note. I wondered if this was something that was flagged elsewhere as an issue, and if not, could it be, so that other PEG users don't have the unnecessary anxiety of avoidable tube blockages? Many thanks :)

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Response from Scott Arnot, Service Manager, Medicine & Unscheduled Care Portfolio, NHS Grampian 3 days ago
Scott Arnot
Service Manager, Medicine & Unscheduled Care Portfolio,
NHS Grampian
Submitted on 16/04/2025 at 16:08
Published on Care Opinion at 16:08


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Thank you for sharing your partners experience. It sounds like you've both been through quite a challenging time. I'm glad to hear that your partner might be able to return to normal eating and drinking soon.

We've shared your concerns with our Clinical Nutrition Nurse Specialist who can share awareness of the challenges you and your partner have faced when attempting to disperse the specific brand of tablet.

I hope this information helps, and thank you for the feedback which will support other PEG users. I wish you and your partner all the best.

Kind regards,

Scott

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