Taking Prevacid NapraPAC
(lansoprazole delayed-release capsules and naproxen tablets kit)

Each Prevacid NapraPAC carton contains four cards. Each card contains seven days of therapy. The packaging of Prevacid NapraPAC is easy to open and it's child resistant. And each day's dosage is clearly labeled. In the morning BEFORE eating, push one capsule of Prevacid and one tablet of Naprosyn through the cardboard backing and swallow with a glass of water. In the evening, push one Naprosyn through the backing and swallow with a glass of water. If you have questions about how to take any medication, ask your doctor.

How to open PREVACID NapraPAC

We put together an animation to show you how to open the card. Click here to view the animation.

Hold the card in front of you, and press tab 1 on the left. While pressing tab 1, pull tab 2 on the right to slide the card open. If you have difficulty opening the card, try sliding the card all the way closed and then repeating the steps above. Instructions on taking the medication in the card are printed on the inside fold of the card.

Important Information

PREVACID® NapraPAC™ is indicated for reducing the risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of documented gastric ulcer who require the use of an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for treatment of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 weeks.

You should not take Naprosyn if you've had aspirin-sensitive asthma or allergic reactions to aspirin or other arthritis medicines. In rare cases, continued use of arthritis medicines may lead to serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, without warning signs. You should not take Naprosyn if you are taking other medications containing naproxen, such as Aleve® (naproxen sodium) or Anaprox® (naproxen sodium).

Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or fluid retention problems. Naprosyn should not be taken in late pregnancy. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness while taking Naprosyn, you should exercise caution when performing activities that require alertness.

The most frequently reported side effects of Naprosyn, with incidence between three and nine percent, were constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, itching, skin eruptions, ecchymosis (bruising), tinnitus (ringing in the ear), edema (excess fluid in tissues), and dyspnea (shortness of breath).

Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Other serious stomach conditions may still exist.

If your healthcare professional prescribes Prevacid NapraPAC, it will require only a single co-pay for those patients with health insurance.