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You have already taken important steps: You have noted symptoms your child is having. You have wondered whether it could be GERD. And you want to learn more.
You may even have tried some things to ease your child's symptoms. Maybe you've tried over-the-counter remedies like antacids. But it is important to know that antacids are not recommended for long-term use. Long-term can mean taking antacids every day for more than 2 weeks.
First you need an accurate diagnosis. You need to know if your child's symptoms may be GERD.
Knowing how to talk with the healthcare provider can help make sure you get the right treatment for your child. For helpful ways to start talking with your child's healthcare provider, click here.
Your healthcare provider may be able to diagnose your child based on a physical examination and the information you provide. He or she may also suggest that you try treatments, such as changes in your child's diet or medicine, to help relieve the symptoms. It is very important to tell your healthcare provider whether the treatment helps or not. Sometimes diagnostic tests may also be needed. Learn more about diagnostic tests that your child's healthcare provider may do.
You may even have tried some things to ease your child's symptoms. Maybe you've tried over-the-counter remedies like antacids. But it is important to know that antacids are not recommended for long-term use. Long-term can mean taking antacids every day for more than 2 weeks.
First you need an accurate diagnosis. You need to know if your child's symptoms may be GERD.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your child's symptoms.
Having the right information can help your child's healthcare provider make an accurate diagnosis. So it is important for you to provide as much information as you can. You may want to use this symptom diary to track your child's symptoms before your appointment with the healthcare provider.Knowing how to talk with the healthcare provider can help make sure you get the right treatment for your child. For helpful ways to start talking with your child's healthcare provider, click here.
Your healthcare provider may be able to diagnose your child based on a physical examination and the information you provide. He or she may also suggest that you try treatments, such as changes in your child's diet or medicine, to help relieve the symptoms. It is very important to tell your healthcare provider whether the treatment helps or not. Sometimes diagnostic tests may also be needed. Learn more about diagnostic tests that your child's healthcare provider may do.
Once-daily prescription Prevacid is approved for GERD in children aged 1-17 years. Individual results may vary.
Important Safety Information
Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTab (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are not for everyone. Your child should not take Prevacid if they are allergic to Prevacid or any of its ingredients. Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects in adults and children. The most frequently reported adverse events in patients aged 1 to 11 years were constipation (5%) and headache (3%). In patients aged 12 to 17 years, the most frequently reported adverse events were headache (7%), abdominal pain (5%), nausea (3%), and dizziness (3%). The adverse event profile in children and adolescents resembled that of adults taking Prevacid, where the most common adverse events were diarrhea (3.8%), abdominal pain (2.1%) and nausea (1.3%). Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Before using Prevacid, tell your child’s doctor if they are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, theophylline, tacrolimus or warfarin. If your child is taking Prevacid with warfarin, they may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Please see the accompanying complete prescribing information for Prevacid and talk with your child’s healthcare provider.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Important Safety Information
Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTab (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are not for everyone. Your child should not take Prevacid if they are allergic to Prevacid or any of its ingredients. Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects in adults and children. The most frequently reported adverse events in patients aged 1 to 11 years were constipation (5%) and headache (3%). In patients aged 12 to 17 years, the most frequently reported adverse events were headache (7%), abdominal pain (5%), nausea (3%), and dizziness (3%). The adverse event profile in children and adolescents resembled that of adults taking Prevacid, where the most common adverse events were diarrhea (3.8%), abdominal pain (2.1%) and nausea (1.3%). Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Before using Prevacid, tell your child’s doctor if they are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, theophylline, tacrolimus or warfarin. If your child is taking Prevacid with warfarin, they may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Please see the accompanying complete prescribing information for Prevacid and talk with your child’s healthcare provider.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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