Lansoprazole

How should Prevacid be stored?

Store at room temperature. Protect from moisture and heat.

General Drug Information:

When should Prevacid not be taken?

Do not take Prevacid/Lansoprazole if you are allergic to lansoprazole.

What precautions should I follow when taking Prevacid?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you are allergic to any drugs; if you have any type of liver disease; if you have phenylketonuria.

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Prevacid?

Do not give this medication to children under the age of 1 year old. When taking Prevacid/Lansoprazole, avoid taking other medication such as sucralfate (Carafate) at the same time, wait 30 mins after taking Prevacid/Lansoprazole because your body will not be able to absorb Prevacid/Lansoprazole very well.

What are the side effects of Prevacid?

Most severe: Allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.

Most common: Headache, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation

Other: None.

How should I take Prevacid?

Take Prevacid/Lansoprazole with a full glass of water before a meal. Swallow the pill whole, do not crush or open the capsule. If it is difficult to swallow the pill whole, open the capsule to sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of pudding, applesauce, yogurt, cottage cheese, strained pears, or in a nutritional drink (ie. Ensure) and swallow the mixture immediately. Do not chew or save the mixture for later use. Prevacid/Lansoprazole can also be sprinkled into a 2 oz drink such as apple, orange, or tomato juice. Drink the juice immediately, add more juice in the same glass, swirl the juice around the glass and drink right away.