Prevacid
Developed to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to alleviate symptoms.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Lansoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 15 · 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Prevacid vary by country.
Prevacid details
- Alternative names
- Zoton; Takepron; Lanzol
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Benzimidazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to lansoprazole
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for bone fractures; report any symptoms of liver dysfunction
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- developed to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to alleviate symptoms.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- atazanavir; warfarin; digoxin
Serious side effects
hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention; interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it acts by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adapter enzyme system in the gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing the production of stomach acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: consult your doctor before use.
What you will receive
Prevacid is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Takeda and do not ship the original Prevacid.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Lansoprazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Prevacid
Prevacid is a well-recognised brand containing the active ingredient lansoprazole, widely used for the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. The same medication is also available under several other labels including Zoton, Takepron and Lanzol, supplied by Takeda as a tablet in 15mg and 30mg strengths.
Buying Prevacid online
Prevacid is registered across 13 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Generic lansoprazole, often manufactured in India, represents a far more affordable alternative to the brand-name medicine for expats and people living across Asia. As one of our most ordered gastrointestinal products, it ensures reliable access for those living far from their local pharmacy.