You should use Generic Prevacid (lansoprazole) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking an under dose or an over dose can disturb the treatment. Once you buy Prevacid, if you have any questions, you can ask your pharmacist or read the instructions included with the medication.

It is important to know that Prevacid is usually taken before a meal.

You should swallow this medication as a whole. You should not chew it or crush it. Use one full glass of water while swallowing the medication. You can use orange and apple juice as well with this medication. If you have any questions or concerns it is best to take your doctor’s guidance.

If you are using the 24Hr tablet then you should take this every 24 hours for 14 days before breakfast. You will start feeling better within 4-5 days.

This drug should be stored at room temperature away from heat and humidity.

When you are on Prevacid you should avoid taking sucralfate (Carafate) and vice versa. If you need to take it then you should keep a gap of almost 30 minutes between these two medications.

These are just a few important instructions to keep in mind when you order Prevacid.