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(lan SOE pra zole)
• This medicine is used to prevent or treat gastrointestinal ulcers caused by infection.
• This medicine is used to prevent or treat NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• This medicine is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• This medicine is used to treat heartburn.
• This medicine is used to treat syndromes caused by huge amounts of stomach acid.
• This medicine is used to prevent or treat ulcers of the esophagus (swallowing tube).
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
• If you need Prevacid® 24 HR for more than 14 days in a row, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.
• Use caution if you have risk factors for osteoporosis (alcohol use, cigarette smoking, other family members with osteoporosis, taking medicines to treat seizures, taking steroids).
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.