Prevacid OTC
Generic name:lansoprazole [ lan-SOE-pra-zol ]
Brand names: FIRST Lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
What is Prevacid OTC?
Prevacid OTC is a proton pump inhibitor that 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.
Over-the-counter Prevacid OTC (Prevacid OTC) is used to treat frequent heartburn that happens 2 or more days per week.
Prevacid OTC is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Prevacid OTC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Prevacid OTC can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
Prevacid OTC may cause new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Tell your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
You may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking Prevacid OTC long term or more than once per day.
Before taking this medicine
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Prevacid OTC, or if you take any medicine that contains rilpivirine (Edurant, Complera, Odefsey).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
lupus;
low levels of magnesium in your blood; or
osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (osteopenia).
Do not use over-the-counter Prevacid OTC (Prevacid OTC) without the advice of a doctor if you have:
trouble or pain with swallowing;
bloody or black stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds;
heartburn that has lasted for over 3 mo...
