Lansoprazole (Prevacid) disintegrating tablets
What are Lansoprazole disintegrating tablets?
LANSOPRAZOLE (Prevacid® SoluTab™) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers. Lansoprazole is also useful in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Generic lansoprazole disintegrating tablets are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Lansoprazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- liver disease
- phenylketonuria
- an unusual reaction to lansoprazole, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Take lansoprazole disintegrating tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve in your mouth. The tablet will dissolve rapidly, usually in less than one minute. Swallow the medicine once completely dissolved. Do not chew the tablets. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Lansoprazole?
- ampicillin
- bisacodyl
- delavirdine
- digoxin
- fluvoxamine
- iron salts
- itraconazole
- ketoconazole
- sucralfate
- theophylline
- voriconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Lansoprazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible.
Rare or uncommon:
- dark yellow or brown urine
- fever or sore throat
- unusual skin rash, blistering, or peeling
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
- vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea or constipation
- headache
- nausea
What should I watch for while taking Lansoprazole?
It can take several days of therapy with lansoprazole before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.
If you have phenylketonuria, you should avoid taking the lansoprazole disintegrating tablets which contain phenylalanine. The capsules and syrup forms of lansoprazole are preferred because they do not contain phenylalanine.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
[ Last Revised: 8/4/2004 3:33:00 PM ]
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.
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