Prevacid 24 Hr Capsule, Delayed Release
FDA Label NDC 0113-6117

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by L. Perrigo Company for the product Prevacid 24 Hr (NDC 0113-6117). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each capsule), purpose, use, warnings, do not use if you have:, ask a doctor before use if you have, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, stop use and ask a doctor if, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Label Section Quick Index

→ Active Ingredient (in Each Capsule)

→ Purpose

→ Use

→ Warnings

→ Do Not Use If You Have:

→ Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

→ Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

→ Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

→ If Pregnant Or Breast-feeding,

→ Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

→ Directions

→ Other Information

→ Inactive Ingredients

→ Questions Or Comments?

→ Package/label Principal Display Panel

Active Ingredient (In Each Capsule)

Lansoprazole 15 mg

Purpose

Acid Reducer

Use

treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Warnings

Allergy alert:

do not use if you are allergic to lansoprazole
lansoprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do Not Use If You Have:

trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
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
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.
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

your heartburn continues or worsens
you need to take this product for more than 14 days
you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
you get diarrhea
you develop a rash or joint pain

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

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 curse 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.

Other Information

read the directions and warnings before use
keep the carton. It contains important information.
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
keep product out of high heat and humidity
protect product from moisture
close cap tightly after use

Inactive Ingredients

D&C red no. 28, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, hypermellose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, mannitol meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide