Lansoprazole (Prevacid")
What is Lansoprazole (lan SOE pra zole)?
Lansoprazole (Prevacid") is a medicine that is used to decrease the amount of acid that is made by the stomach. It may be used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux (GER or GERD), and heartburn. It is available as capsule, granules for oral suspension, oral disintegrating tablet, or as an injection. Your pharmacy may also be able to make a liquid for you.
Special Instructions
- Do not crush or chew the capsules or tablets. The drug may not work if the capsule or tablet is crushed or chewed.
- Mix the granules for oral suspension with 2 tablespoons of water immediately before taking. Do take take with any other liquid. Do not crush or chew the granules. Do not push the suspension through a G-tube, NG-tube, or J-tube.
- The capsule may be opened and mixed with a small amount of applesauce immediately before taking. Do not crush or chew the granules.
- If your child has an NG-tube or G-tube you may also be able to mix the beads from the inside of the capsule in acidic juice such as apple, cranberry, grape, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, prune, tomato, or V-8 before giving through the tube. Do not crush the beads.
- Place the orally-disintegrating table on the tongue and allow to disintegrate with or without water until the particles can be swallowed. Do not chew or crush the particles.
- Some patients who cannot swallow capsules or tablets may be able to take a liquid form of lansoprazole prepared by the pharmacy. This form may be given through a G-tube, NG-tube, or J-tube. Flush the tube well.
- This medicine works best if taken before eating. Antacids may be taken with lansoprazole if your child's doctor instructs you to give them.
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
- If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or your child's doctor right away.
Missed Dose
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
Side Effects
Contact your children's doctor if symptoms persist or become bothersome:
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Consitpation
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry Mouth
- Back or joint pain
- Cough or chest pain
- Sore throat or fever
Warning Signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child develops:
- Skin rash
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Pain or problem urinating
- Ringing in the ears
- Coughing up blood
- Dark or black colored stools
Contact us
For additional information on this or any health topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
Written 9/07
