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| Prescription Prevacid Drug Information |
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Prevacid Uses? |
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This medication blocks acid in the stomach. It is used to treat ulcers, esophagitis and conditions due to high acid secretion. |
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Prevacid Directions? |
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This medication is taken by mouth usually once a day one hour before a meal as directed. In certain conditions the medication may be prescribed twice a day. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open, crush or chew them unless you have esophageal (throat) Problems or have difficulty swallowing in which case you may take the drug after opening the capsules and sprinkling over soft, easy-to-swallow foods like applesauce and swallowing small amounts without chewing. Take this as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take this more often than directed or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor. Significantly less drug will be absorbed if taken after a meal rather than before eating. |
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Prevacid Side Effects? |
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Nausea or stomach pain may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor of you develop diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, muscle pain, chest pain, changes in stool color, stomach pain, breathing trouble mood changes or vision changes. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Prevacid Warnings? |
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Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sucralfate, iron, theophylline, ampicillin, digoxin, or ketoconazole. Do not start or stop any medication without doctor or pharmacist approval. This drug may cause an allergic reaction in patients with a history of sensitivity to the following: Omeprazole/Lansoprazole. |
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Prevacid Drug Interactions? |
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Sucralfate (Carafate), which is also used to treat stomach conditions, will decrease the amount of Prevacid that is absorbed through the stomach. Prevacid should be taken at least 30 minutes before sucralfate to prevent an interaction.
Some other medications such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), and iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron) may have decreased effects because Prevacid hinders their absorption from the stomach. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medications. |
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Prevacid Missed Dose? |
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.
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Prevacid Storage? |
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Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Prevacid? |
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Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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