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How to give Prevacid

There are many ways to give Prevacid

As a parent, you want a medicine that can help relieve your child's symptoms. But you know that a key part is making sure the medicine is easy for your child to take. When it comes to taking medicine, different children have different needs. That's why there are more ways to give your child Prevacid than any other medicine like it.


Prevacid® SoluTab™ (lansoprazole)


Prevacid SoluTab

Strawberry-flavored Prevacid SoluTab* is an easy-to-take tablet that melts in your child's mouth, usually in less than 60 seconds. It can be taken anywhere, with or without water. Prevacid SoluTab should not be crushed or chewed. Prevacid does not work as well and tastes bitter if it is crushed or chewed.

If you prefer, you can dissolve Prevacid SoluTab in water and give it to your child using an oral syringe. Learn more about Prevacid SoluTab and Prevacid SoluTab with oral syringe.


Prevacid Capsules


Prevacid

You can give your child Prevacid Capsules in many ways. If your child can swallow capsules, Prevacid can be swallowed whole. Prevacid Capsules should not be crushed or chewed. Prevacid does not work as well and tastes bitter if it is crushed or chewed.

If your child has trouble swallowing capsules or is too young to swallow them, you can open the capsule and sprinkle the granules in ¼ cup of apple juice.

Or, you can sprinkle the granules on a tablespoon of
  • Applesauce
  • Ensure® pudding
  • Cottage cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Strained pears
Prevacid capsule granules should be sprinkled only on the juices or foods listed here. Make sure your child swallows all of the juice or food right away and does not crush or chew the granules. Prevacid does not work as well and tastes bitter if it is crushed or chewed.

* Phenylketonurics: Prevacid SoluTab contains phenylalanine 2.5 mg per 15-mg tablet and 5.1 mg
   per 30-mg tablet.

Ensure is not a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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Important Safety and Other Information:
Once-daily prescription PREVACID is approved for GERD in children aged 1-17 years. Individual results may vary. Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid® SoluTab (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are not for everyone. You should not take Prevacid if you are allergic to Prevacid or any of its ingredients. Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects in adults and children including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, and headache. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Before taking Prevacid, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or warfarin.

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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