Lansoprazoledrug info
lansoprazole 30 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Prevacid]
What it is used for
PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) indicated for the: Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. Eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults. Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers in adults. Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer in adults. Healing of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-associated gastric ulcer in adults. Risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in adults. Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. Treatment of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. Maintenance of healing of EE in adults. Pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) in adults.
1.1 Treatment of
Active Duodenal Ulcer PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults for short-term treatment (for four weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active duodenal ulcer. 1.2 Eradication of H. pylori to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence Triple Therapy: PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab/amoxicillin/clarithromycin PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab in combination with amoxicillin plus clarithromycin as triple therapy is indicated in adults for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one year history of a duodenal ulcer) to eradicate H. pylori. Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
Dual Therapy: PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab/amoxicillin PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab in combination with amoxicillin as dual therapy is indicated in adults for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one year history of a duodenal ulcer) who are either allergic or intolerant to clarithromycin or in whom resistance to clarithromycin is known or suspected (see the clarithromycin prescribing information, Microbiology section). Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin.
1.3 Maintenance of
Healed Duodenal Ulcers PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults to maintain healing of duodenal ulcers. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months.
1.4 Treatment of
Active Benign Gastric Ulcer PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults for short-term treatment (up to eight weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active benign gastric ulcer.
1.5 Healing of NSAID-Associated
Gastric Ulcer PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults for the treatment of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in patients who continue NSAID use. Controlled studies did not extend beyond eight weeks.
1.6 Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated
Gastric Ulcer PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults for reducing the risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of a documented gastric ulcer who require the use of an NSAID. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 weeks.
1.7 Treatment of
Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated for short-term treatment in adults and pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age (up to eight weeks) and pediatric patients one to 11 years of age (up to 12 weeks) for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD.
1.8 Treatment of
Erosive Esophagitis (EE) PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated for short-term treatment in adults and pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age (up to eight weeks) and pediatric patients one to 11 years of age (up to 12 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of all grades of EE. For adults who do not heal with PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab for eight weeks (5 to 10%), it may be helpful to give an additional eight weeks of treatment. If there is a recurrence of erosive esophagitis an additional eight week course of PREVACID or PREVACID SoluTab may be considered.
1.9 Maintenance of
Healing of EE PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults to maintain healing of EE. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months.
1.10 Pathological
Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) PREVACID and PREVACID SoluTab are indicated in adults for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 8, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
The active ingredient in PREVACID Delayed-Release Capsules and PREVACID SoluTab Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets is lansoprazole, a substituted benzimidazole, 2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl] methyl] sulfinyl] benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C 16 H 14 F 3 N 3 O 2 S with a molecular weight of 369.37. Lansoprazole has the following structure: Lansoprazole is a white to brownish-white odorless crystalline powder which melts with decomposition at approximately 166°C. Lansoprazole is freely soluble in dimethylformamide; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and acetonitrile; very slightly soluble in ether; and practically insoluble in hexane and water. Lansoprazole is stable when exposed to light for up to two months. The rate of degradation of the compound in aqueous solution increases with decreasing pH. The degradation half-life of the drug substance in aqueous solution at 25°C is approximately 0.5 hour at pH 5.0 and approximately 18 hours at pH 7.0. PREVACID is supplied in delayed-release capsules and PREVACID SoluTab is supplied in delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets (SoluTab) for oral administration. PREVACID is available in one dosage strength: 30 mg of lansoprazole per capsule. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric-coated granules consisting of 30 mg of lansoprazole (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: sugar sphere, sucrose, methacrylic acid copolymer, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, starch, magnesium carbonate, talc, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, polysorbate 80, hydroxypropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Red No. 40. The 15 mg strength of PREVACID is not currently marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. PREVACID SoluTab is available in two dosage strengths: 15 and 30 mg of lansoprazole per tablet. Each delayed-release orally disintegrating tablet contains enteric-coated microgranules consisting of 15 or 30 mg of lansoprazole (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, methacrylic acid, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate-microcrystalline cellulose sphere, triethyl citrate, crospovidone, polyacrylate, magnesium carbonate, aspartame Phenylketonurics: PREVACID SoluTab Contains Phenylalanine 2.5 mg per 15 mg Tablet and 5.1 mg per 30 mg Tablet., glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, citric acid, titanium dioxide, talc, artificial strawberry flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and ferric oxide. Chemical Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 8, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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