Prevacid
Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg hard capsules, used for reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. A benzimidazole proton pump inhibitor.
- 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, often manufactured in India, represents a far more affordable alternative to the brand-name medicine for expats and people living across Asia.
Is Prevacid the original brand?
Yes, Prevacid is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (lansoprazole) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Prevacid?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Prevacid comes in 15 and 30mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What are other brand names for lansoprazole?
Other brands of lansoprazole include Zoton, Takepron and Lanzol.
What is Prevacid used for?
Prevacid contains lansoprazole, used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. Lansoprazole acts by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adapter enzyme system in the gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing the production of stomach acid.
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 headache and diarrhoea. Less common ones include nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness. Serious but less common side effects include hypomagnesaemia and interstitial nephritis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Prevacid interact with?
Lansoprazole can interact with atazanavir, warfarin and digoxin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Prevacid.
Can I buy Prevacid over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand lansoprazole is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Prevacid online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →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 Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.