Prevacid
Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg hard capsules, used for reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. A benzimidazole proton pump inhibitor.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15mg | 10 tablets | $6.98 | $0.70 |
| 15mg | 30 tablets | $17.98 | $0.61 |
| 15mg | 60 tablets | $33.98 | $0.57 |
| 15mg | 90 tablets | $49.50 | $0.55 |
| 15mg | 120 tablets | $61.98 | $0.52 |
| 15mg | 180 tablets | $91.80 | $0.51 |
| 15mg | 360 tablets | $175.98 | $0.49 |
| 30mg | 10 tablets | $10.90 | $1.09 |
| 30mg | 30 tablets | $28.50 | $0.95 |
| 30mg | 60 tablets | $52.98 | $0.89 |
| 30mg | 90 tablets | $76.50 | $0.85 |
| 30mg | 120 tablets | $96.98 | $0.81 |
| 30mg | 180 tablets | $141.98 | $0.79 |
| 30mg | 360 tablets | $273.60 | $0.76 |
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Lansoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 15 · 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Prevacid on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Zoton; Takepron; Lanzol
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Benzimidazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to lansoprazole
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for bone fractures; report any symptoms of liver dysfunction
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- atazanavir; warfarin; digoxin
Serious side effects
hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention; interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg hard capsules, used for reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. A benzimidazole proton pump inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
it acts by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adapter enzyme system in the gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing the production of stomach acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use.
Prevacid is a well-recognised brand containing the active ingredient lansoprazole, widely used for the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. The same medication is also available under several other labels including Zoton, Takepron and Lanzol, supplied by Takeda as a tablet in 15mg and 30mg strengths.
Buying Prevacid online
Generic lansoprazole represents a far more affordable alternative to the brand-name medicine for expats and people living across Asia.
What you will receive
Prevacid is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Takeda and do not ship the original Prevacid.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Lansoprazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.