Prevacid  Heartburn Treatment Drug

Generic Name: Lansoprazole

Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), It prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers.

Prevacid is also useful in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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Prevacid Uses

Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Prevacid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Prevacid Directions To Use

Take Prevacid capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water; do not crush or chew. Prevacid works best if taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take the capsules 30 to 60 minutes before food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, you may open the Prevacid capsule and sprinkle the contents on a tablespoon of any of the following foods: applesauce, pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or a spoonful of Ensure® drink. Do not crush the contents of the capsule into the food. Swallow the dose immediately after preparing it; do not chew. Follow with a drink of water.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Prevacid Warnings

Before taking Prevacid, tell your doctor if you ever have liver disease. You may not be able to take Prevacid, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Prevacid is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Prevacid without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Prevacid passes into breast milk. Do not take Prevacid without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Prevacid Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Prevacid Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, nausea, excessive sweating, flushing, headache, and dry mouth.

Prevacid Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible.

Rare or uncommon: dark yellow or brown urine, fever or sore throat, unusual skin rash, blistering, or peeling, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, headache, nausea.

Prevacid Storage

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Prevacid More Information

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking Prevacid, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Prevacid Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.

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