Prevacid 24HR Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Lansoprazole 15 mg
Purpose
Acid Reducer
Use
- •treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
- •not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Warnings
Allergy alert:
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- •do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole
- •lansoprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- •skin reddening
- •blisters
- •rash
Do not use if you have:
- •trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
- •heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
- •chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
- •frequent chest pain
- These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •liver disease
- •had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
- •frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- •unexplained weight loss
- •nausea or vomiting
- •stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- •taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •your heartburn continues or worsens
- •you need to take this product for more than 14 days
- •you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
- •you get diarrhea
- •you develop a rash or joint pain
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
14-Day Course of Treatment
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
- •adults 18 years of age and older
- •this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
- •it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
Other information
- •read the directions and warnings before use
- •keep the carton. It contains important information.
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- •keep product out of high heat and humidity
- •protect product from moisture
- •close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red No. 28, FD&C blue No. 1, FD&C green No. 3, FD&C red No. 40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, starch, sucrose, sugar sphere, talc, titanium dioxide