Get the Facts about Prevacid^®24HR

Overview

Prevacid®24HR is now approved for the over-the-counter treatment of frequent heartburn. It is the first and only over-the-counter (OTC) PPI in its original formulation.

How Prevacid®24HR treats your frequent heartburn

Prevacid®24HR works differently from other OTC heartburn products. It's in a different class of medicines called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Prevacid®24HR works by stopping the release of most acid into the stomach.

What you can expect when taking Prevacid®24HR

Although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours, it may take one to four days for full effect. Make sure you take Prevacid®24HR every day for 14 days to treat your frequent heartburn.

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 your 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 (immune system medicine)
• Atazanavir (medicine for HIV infection)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• Your heartburn continues or worsens
• You need to take this product for more than 14 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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