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Prevacid® (lansoprazole) is a medication that has been licensed to treat a number of conditions, including:
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
* Erosive esophagitis
* Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections
* Pathological hypersecretory conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
* Stomach ulcers
* Duodenal ulcers.
Prevacid is manufactured by TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. It is currently under the protection of patents that prevent any generic Prevacid from being manufactured in the United States.
You should not use Prevacid if you are allergic to lansoprazole. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Prevacid.
Some conditions are treated with a combination of Prevacid and antibiotics. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Prevacid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Some forms of Prevacid may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria.
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