Prevacid
® (
lansoprazole) is a medication used to treat several conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Specifically, Prevacid can help treat conditions such as duodenal ulcers,
H. pylori infections, and
gastroesophageal reflux disease (
GERD).
When using Prevacid for acid reflux and other similar conditions, the medicine works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. As a proton pump inhibitor medication, Prevacid helps
heartburn and other GERD symptoms go away, allows damage to the esophagus to heal, and allows the stomach or intestines time to heal.
Prevacid medication comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid that should be taken before eating. Prevacid comes in a number of forms, including:
- Prevacid Delayed-Release Capsule
- Prevacid Delayed-Release Oral Suspension (liquid)
- Prevacid SoluTab, which are delayed-release disintegrating tablets.
The medication also comes in a number of strengths, which include:
(Click Prevacid for a more in-depth look at using Prevacid medication for acid reflux and other conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This article also discusses how Prevacid works and offers information on general precautions, dosages, and potential side effects.)
