When you visit with your doctor, it's important to discuss your symptoms and lifestyle. This Doctor Discussion Guide can help you compile your symptoms and GERD triggers to discuss with your doctor.
Once-daily prescription PREVACID is approved for GERD in children aged 1-17 years.
Individual results may vary. Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid
® SoluTab
™ (lansoprazole)
Orally Disintegrating Tablets are not for everyone. You should not take Prevacid
if you are allergic to Prevacid or any of its ingredients. Prevacid has a low
occurrence of side effects in adults and children including diarrhea, abdominal
pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, and headache. Symptom relief does not
rule out other serious stomach conditions. Before taking Prevacid, tell your
doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or
warfarin.
The safety and effectiveness of PREVPAC has
not been established in pediatric patients.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch, or
call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for more information and talk
to your child's doctor.
Prevacid comes in many forms. To find out whether
Prevacid Capsules, Prevacid SoluTab Orally Disintegrating tablets, or Prevacid
for Oral suspension is right for you, take advantage of this great 3 in 1 trial
offer.
Prevacid comes in many forms. To find out whether
Prevacid Capsules, Prevacid SoluTab Orally Disintegrating tablets, or Prevacid
for Oral suspension is right for you, take advantage of this great 3 in 1 trial
offer.
Prevacid comes in many forms. To find out whether
Prevacid Capsules, Prevacid SoluTab Orally Disintegrating tablets, or Prevacid
for Oral suspension is right for you, take advantage of this great 3 in 1 trial
offer.
Taking Prevacid
Try to take Prevacid at the same time each day. For the best results, take Prevacid before breakfast. And remember, do not crush or chew your Prevacid. Once you are feeling better, it is tempting to stop taking your medication. Remember, it's important to take your Prevacid as your doctor has recommended.
Taking Prevacid CapsulesPrevacid capsules should be taken before eating. If you have problems swallowing, they can be opened and sprinkled into 1/4 cup of apple, tomato or orange juice, or on a tablespoon of applesauce, Ensure
® pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or strained pears. Make sure to drink and eat food sprinkled with Prevacid right away and be careful not to crush or chew the capsules or the granules. If you are going to sprinkle Prevacid granules, you should only do so in the juices and foods listed above.
For complete administration options, please refer to the
Prescribing Information.
Your doctor will tell you how much Prevacid you should take and for how long you should continue to take it. Depending on how your body responds, he or she may suggest changes over time.
Helpful hints to remember your Prevacid:- Hang a calendar on your refrigerator, and check off each day that you remember or miss taking your medication.
- Use a daily or weekly pillbox, and fill it with the medications you need each day.
- Take your Prevacid when you do another daily routine, such as brushing your teeth.
Ensure is not a trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
