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What is Prevacid 24 Hr
LansoprazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryLansoprazole is a medication that prevents the production of stomach acid. It is sold under the brand name Prevacid and is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Lansoprazole can help to heal ulcers and other diseases caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions.
Prevacidis the brand name
Prevacid 24 Hr Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prevacid
Lansoprazole
1995
326
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Lansoprazole, otherwise known as Prevacid, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses like Curling Ulcer and hypersecretory conditions .Curling Ulcer
Used to treat Duodenal Ulcer in combination with Amoxicillin
hypersecretory conditions
Helps manage hypersecretory conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Amoxicillin
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helps manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Effectiveness
How Prevacid 24 Hr Affects PatientsLansoprazole works by blocking an enzyme (H+,K+-ATPase), which is the last step in the process of the stomach producing acid. This drug can be taken at any time of the day and works to reduce both daytime and nighttime acid production. It is effective in healing duodenal ulcers, relieving pain related to ulcers, and reducing symptoms of heartburn. Additionally, it can reduce the amount of pepsin produced, making it useful in treating conditions with high acid production, like Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
How Prevacid 24 Hr works in the bodyLansoprazole is a type of drug known as a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). It only works when it is exposed to an acidic environment, which causes it to react with certain molecules on the surface of cells. This reaction forms a bond that prevents acid from being secreted. This bond is strong, so lansoprazole can provide long-term inhibition of acid secretion.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised dose of Prevacid 24 Hr depends upon the recognized condition, including A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers, Stomach Ulcer and Erosive Esophagitis. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery described in the accompanying table.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Ulcer Healing
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Duodenal Ulcer
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
NSAID use
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Curling Ulcer
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
hypersecretory conditions
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Erosive Esophagitis
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
maintenance of healing Erosive esophagitis
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Prevacid 24 Hr.Common Prevacid 24 Hr Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Albendazole
Major
The metabolism of Albendazole can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Apixaban
Major
The metabolism of Apixaban can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Artemether
Major
The metabolism of Artemether can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Prevacid 24 Hr Toxicity & Overdose RiskLansoprazole is usually well-tolerated, with occasional side effects like abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and nausea. In rare cases, lansoprazole may cause a serious skin condition known as toxic epidermal necrolysis. Taking up to 600mg of lansoprazole has been reported to have no adverse effects. While lansoprazole is categorized as safe for pregnant women, it is unknown if it is excreted in breast milk. It is generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding.
Prevacid 24 Hr Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prevacid 24 Hr?
Four active trials are presently assessing the potential of Prevacid 24 Hr in addressing Stomach Ulcers, NSAID-induced Gastric Ulcers and a Past of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Erosive Esophagitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
hypersecretory conditions
0 Actively Recruiting
NSAID use
0 Actively Recruiting
Curling Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
maintenance of healing Erosive esophagitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Ulcer Healing
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Prevacid 24 Hr Reviews: What are patients saying about Prevacid 24 Hr?
5Patient Review
8/5/2010 I had been taking the generic version of Prilosec for 3 years, but it stopped being effective. I tried taking two pills a day, which helped some, but not all the time. Then I switched to Prevacid and it worked wonderfully--until my prescription coverage said they would no longer pay for it. Thankfully, my doctor was able to get prior approval so that I could keep taking it.
5Patient Review
1/2/2012 This medication does a great job of preventing acid reflux and Acid Aspiration Syndrome. However, the trade-off is that I experience a lot of gas. It's not your typical 'silent but deadly' gas either; this is the kind that will clear a room. Not ideal, but it's worth it to be able to sleep without fear of aspirating stomach acid.
5Patient Review
7/23/2011 I've been taking this medication for over a month to relieve stomach discomfort. Unfortunately, it comes with the side effect of anal irritation, itching and swelling. I used to take pantoprazole (prescription), but my HMO upped the copay so much that I had to switch.
5Patient Review
6/4/2010 Prilosec had been treating my acid reflux for years, but it suddenly stopped working in February. I tried taking two pills a day, but that didn't help at all. My pharmacist recommended Prevacid, and after ten days of taking it, I finally feel relief.
5Patient Review
10/1/2010 I had good results with this treatment and didn't experience any negative side effects.
5Patient Review
6/25/2010 This treatment is only moderately effective.
5Patient Review
2/15/2018 I'm really thankful for this treatment and how it's helped me.
5Patient Review
4/30/20105Patient Review
5/29/2013 This treatment really helped me. I'm grateful for modern medicine.
4.7Patient Review
4/27/20104.3Patient Review
11/10/2011 I had really bad GERD and tried a bunch of different drugs that didn't help much. But then I found Prevacid. It's been great! I take 30 mg every morning and haven't had any problems since. The generic works just as well as the brand name, so definitely try it if you're suffering from GERD.
4Patient Review
6/17/2010 Prevacid has helped with the severe pain from acid reflux when omeprazole didn't. I can eat foods that trigger acid reflux occasionally when taking Prevacid.
3.7Patient Review
4/10/2012 I switched to Prevacid from Aciphex because I kept getting urinary tract infections, and it's helped with that issue. However, now my scalp is constantly itchy, which is very irritating. Has anyone else had this problem? Additionally, I have a slight shortness of breath, but it was worse when taking Aciphex.
3.7Patient Review
3/22/2011 I've tried a lot of different treatments for my GERD, and this is by far the best one. No more stomach pain or diarrhea!
3.7Patient Review
8/24/2012 I just had an EGD done and was using Prevacid for over a year.
3.3Patient Review
5/9/20102.3Patient Review
1/28/2013 I was recommended by the RX to use this product and it has not helped me except to waste my money.
2Patient Review
2/22/2012 I unfortunately have not found relief from this treatment, even after taking it for almost two weeks now. I'm actually getting worse. Gaviscon is next on my list to try, as it has good reviews and was recommended by my sister.
Patient Q&A Section about prevacid 24 hr
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Prevacid 24 HR over the counter?
"Prevacid®24HR is an over-the-counter medication that provides relief from frequent heartburn for up to 24 hours. It contains the active ingredient, lansoprazole, and works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach."
Answered by AI
How long can I take Prevacid 24HR?
"Studies have found that Prevacid 24HR (a 15 mg dose) often works as well as the prescription Prevacid. People can take one Prevacid 24HR pill daily for 14 days, but users should not take the drug for more than 14 days."
Answered by AI
Can you take Prevacid 24 hour twice a day?
"It is recommended that you take one Prevacid®24HR pill before eating in the morning, every day for 14 days. You should not take more than one pill in a 24-hour period."
Answered by AI
Does Prevacid work immediately?
"People often report feeling relief from heartburn symptoms within one day of taking lansoprazole, but it can take up to four days for the drug to reach its full effect."
Answered by AI