Who Makes This Medication?
Prevacid 24HR is made by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
How Does Prevacid 24HR Work?
Prevacid 24HR belongs to a group of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The stomach contains tiny pumps, called proton pumps, that produce acid. Prevacid 24HR works by binding to the proton pumps, stopping them from producing acid. PPIs are effective at decreasing acid production, since they work directly at the acid pumps.
General considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Prevacid 24HR include the following:
- This medication comes in capsule form. It is taken by mouth once a day in the morning, before eating.
- Swallow the capsules whole; do not chew or crush them.
- Be sure to take Prevacid 24HR at the same time each day to keep an even level in your blood.
- For the medicine to work properly, it must be taken as directed.
There is only one standard recommended dosage for Prevacid 24HR.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
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