Lansoprazole

Prevacid comes in the form of a delayed release tablet and is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving stomach acid. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.

• Foster&Thrive Acid Reducer
• Good Sense Lansoprazole
• Prevacid
• Prevacid SoluTab
• Prevpac
• Topcare Lansoprazole
• Triple Therapy

• Acid Reducer
• Aciphex
• AcipHex Sprinkle
• CVS Esomeprazole Magnesium
• CVS Lansoprazole
• CVS Omeprazole
• CVS Omeprazole Magnesium
• Dexilant
• Dexlansoprazole
• EQ Esomeprazole Magnesium
• EQ Lansoprazole
• EQ Omeprazole
• EQ Omeprazole Magnesium
• EQL Lansoprazole
• EQL Omeprazole
• Esomep-EZS
• Esomeprazole Magnesium
• Esomeprazole Sodium
• Esomeprazole Strontium
• First Pantoprazole
• First-Lansoprazole
• First-Omeprazole
• FT Acid Reducer
• FT Omeprazole
• GNP Esomeprazole Magnesium
• GNP Lansoprazole
• GNP Omeprazole
• GoodSense Esomeprazole
• GoodSense Lansoprazole
• Heartburn Relief 24 Hour
• Heartburn Treatment 24 Hour
• HM Esomeprazole Magnesium DR
• HM Lansoprazole
• HM Omeprazole
• KLS Esomeprazole Magnesium
• KLS Lansoprazole
• KLS Omeprazole
• KP Omeprazole Magnesium
• Lansoprazole
• NexIUM
• NexIUM 24HR
• NexIUM 24HR Clear Minis
• NexIUM I.V.
• Omeprazole
• Omeprazole Magnesium
• Omeprazole+Syrspend SF Alka
• Pantoprazole Sodium
• Prevacid
• Prevacid 24HR
• Prevacid SoluTab
• PriLOSEC
• PriLOSEC OTC
• Protonix
• PX Omeprazole
• QC Esomeprazole Magnesium
• QC Lansoprazole
• QC Omeprazole
• QC Omeprazole Magnesium
• RA Esomeprazole Magnesium
• RA Lansoprazole
• RA Omeprazole
• RABEprazole Sodium
• SB Omeprazole
• SM Esomeprazole Magnesium
• SM Lansoprazole
• SM Omeprazole
• SW Omeprazole
• TGT Omeprazole
• Voquezna

• Tablet Disintegrating, Delayed Release
• Packet
• Delayed Release Capsule
• Liquid

• By mouth

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Take this medicine before meals and for the full treatment time, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.

Delayed-release capsule: Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and mix the contents in 1 tablespoon of applesauce, Ensure® pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or strained pears. You may also use 1/4 cup (60 milliliters [mL]) of apple, orange, or tomato juice. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. If you use juice, refill the cup 2 more times and drink it right away to make sure you get the full dose.To prepare for a feeding tube: Open the capsule and mix the contents with 40 mL of apple juice. Do not use any other liquids.Inject or pour the mixture into the tube.Flush the tube with more apple juice to make sure the full dose is given.

Delayed-release disintegrating tablet: Dry your hands before you handle the tablet. Do not crush, chew, break, or cut the tablet. Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve. Once the tablet dissolves, swallow it right away.To prepare for an oral syringe: Place the tablet in the oral syringe. Add 4 mL of water for the 15 milligram (mg) tablet or 10 mL of water for the 30 mg tablet.Shake the syringe gently until the tablet dissolves.Use the mixture within 15 minutes.To make sure the full dose is given, refill the syringe with water. Use 2 mL of water for the 15 mg tablet or 5 mL for the 30 mg tablet. Shake the syringe gently and give the mixture.To prepare for a feeding tube: Place the tablet in the syringe. Add 4 mL of water for the 15 mg tablet or 10 mL for the 30 mg tablet.Shake the syringe gently until the tablet dissolves.Inject or pour the mixture into the tube within 15 minutes.Refill the syringe with 5 mL of water and shake it gently. Flush the tube with the water to make sure the full dose is given.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lansoprazole.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, osteoporosis, vitamin B12 deficiency, or phenylketonuria (PKU).

This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including acute tubulointerstitial nephritisIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach)Increased risk for heart problems (including heart valve thickening) in children younger than 1 year of age

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Do not use this medicine if you are also using products containing rilpivirine.

Lansoprazole affects digestion and may keep other medicines from working correctly. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Ampicillin, atazanavir, dasatinib, digoxin, erlotinib, itraconazole, ketoconazole, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, nelfinavir, nilotinib, rifampin, saquinavir, St John's wort, tacrolimus, theophylline, voriconazoleBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Iron supplements

If you are also using sucralfate, take it 30 minutes after you take lansoprazole.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness
• Fever, swelling in your body, unusual weight gain, change in how much or how often you urinate, blood in the urine
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
• Joint pain, rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
• Severe diarrhea that does not go away, stomach cramps or pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, confusion, numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
• Seizures, dizziness, fast or uneven heartbeat, muscle cramps or twitching