Lansoprazole

Synonyms / Brand Names: Lansoprazole, AG 1749, Agopton, Amarin, Aprazol, Bamalite, Biuret Gr, Biuret Reagent Solution, Blason, Compraz, Dakar, Ilsatec, Ketian, Lancid, Lanproton, Lansopep, Lansoprazol, Lansoprazole, Lansoprazolum, Lanston, Lanz, Lanzol-30, Lanzopral, Lanzor, Lasoprol, Limpidex, Mesactol, Monolitum, Ogast, Ogastro, Opiren, Prevacid, Prevacid Iv, Prevacid Solutab, Prevpac, Prezal, Pro Ulco, Promp, Prosogan, Suprecid, Takepron, Ulpax, Zoprol, Zoton

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

Each convenience package of PREVACID® NapraPACTM (250, 375 or 500) contains sufficient product for seven days of treatment. Each daily dose consists of one PREVACID 15 mg capsule and two NAPROSYN tablets, either 250 mg, 375 mg or 500 mg. Take the PREVACID capsule and one NAPROSYN tablet in the morning before eating with a glass of water. Take the second NAPROSYN tablet in the evening with a glass of water.

The maximum daily naproxen dose of PREVACID® NapraPACTM (250, 375, or 500) is 1000 mg. Controlled studies for PREVACID® NapraPACTM did not extend beyond 12 weeks. For PREVACID® NapraPACTM (250, 375 or 500), no adjustment of the 15 mg PREVACID component is necessary in patients with renal insufficiency or for the elderly. Dosage adjustment for the NAPROSYN component should be considered for patients with renal insufficiency, liver disease or the elderly

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