Prevacid Before A Meal
Pronounced: (lan-SO-pruh-zole)
Uses
Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and...
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Prevacid SoluTab Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
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