Compare to Prevacid 24HR active ingredient. Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules 15 mg is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). PPIs actually deactivate the pumps in the stomach lining from producing acid, significantly inhibiting acid production (and its overproduction) at the source. PPIs are available over-the-counter or as a prescription to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis. PPIs include store-brand Omeprazole Delayed Release Tablets 20 mg (treats the same symptoms as Prilosec OTC) and Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 15 mg (treats the same symptoms as Prevacid 24HR), to treat frequent heartburn that occurs two or more days per week. These products may take 1 to 4 days to work initially and are not indicated for immediate relief of frequent heartburn. Over-the-counter PPIs such as Omeprazole Delayed Release Tablets 20 mg and Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 15 mg should be used as a 14-day course of treatment every four months. You should not take PPIs for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor.Indications: Treats frequent heartburn occurring two or more days a week. Equate Lansoprazole, 42 count:
*Equate Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 15 mg is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI), the newest class of heartburn medications. PPIs actually deactivate the pumps in the stomach lining from producing acid, significantly inhibiting acid production (and its overproduction) at the source.
*Treats frequent heartburn occurring two or more days a week. Indications: Stop Use Indications: you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months;you get diarrhea;your heartburn continues or worsens. you need to take this product for more than 14 daysIngredients: Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 2, Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Iron Oxide Black, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Yellow, Low Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Magnesium Carbonate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Starch (Corn), Sucrose, Sugar Spheres, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.Active Ingredients: Lansoprazole USP, 15 mgDirections: Dosage: Directions. adults 18 years of age and older. this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days. it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. 14-Day Course of Treatment. swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning. take every day for 14 days. do not take more than 1 capsule a day. swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules. do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor. Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed). you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months. do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.Instructions: Read the directions, warnings and package insert before use WARNINGS. ALLERGY ALERT: Do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole. DO NOT USE. if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE. liver disease. had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with LIGHTHEADEDNESS, SWEATING OR DIZZINESS. chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness . frequent CHEST PAIN. frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn. unexplained weight loss. nausea or vomiting. stomach pain. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking. warfarin (blood-thinning medicine). prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines. digoxin (heart medicine). theophylline (asthma medicine). tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicines). atazanavir (medicine for HIV infection). methotrexate (arthritis medicine). IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEED