Prevacid
Lansoprazole capsules for acid reflux and duodenal ulcers. It shuts down the stomach's acid pumps, allowing the oesophagus lining to heal.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Lansoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 15mg · 30mg
Prevacid is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Prevacid on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease · Duodenal Ulcer · Gastric Ulcer
- Alternative names
- lansoprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- zollinger-ellison syndrome
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of rilpivirine; hypersensitivity to lansoprazole
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lansoprazole capsules for acid reflux and duodenal ulcers. It shuts down the stomach's acid pumps, allowing the oesophagus lining to heal.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits gastric parietal cell H+/K+-ATPase proton pumps, raising the pH of the gastric lumen.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Is the Prevacid on Direct Meds a generic?
Yes, you receive a generic. Prevacid is the original brand, made by Takeda, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine; the generic has the same active ingredient (lansoprazole) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Prevacid cost in South Africa?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Prevacid comes in 15mg and 30mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 capsules, and the price of every option is shown above in rand, converted from US dollars. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
Payment and prices →What is Prevacid used for?
Prevacid contains lansoprazole, used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcer.
How quickly does Prevacid work?
Lansoprazole usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 24 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Prevacid?
The common side effects of lansoprazole are diarrhoea, headache and nausea. Less common ones include flatulence, abdominal pain and dry mouth. Serious but less common side effects include acute interstitial nephritis and severe hypomagnesaemia, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Prevacid?
Lansoprazole can interact with rilpivirine, ketoconazole and mycophenolate mofetil. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Prevacid.
Can I buy Prevacid over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Prevacid. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Prevacid to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Prevacid names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Lansoprazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.