Prevacid

For Short-Term Treatment of Stomach Ulcer

The usual dose is 30 milligrams once a day for up to 8 weeks.

To Prevent Stomach Ulcer Due to Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

The usual dose is 15 milligrams once a day for up to 12 weeks.

For Short-Term Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Take 15 milligrams once a day for up to 8 weeks.

For Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis

The usual dose is 30 milligrams daily, before eating, for up to 8 weeks. Depending on your response to the medication your doctor may suggest another 8-week treatment regimen.

Other Excess Acid Conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

The usual starting dose is 60 milligrams once daily. This dose can be adjusted upward by your doctor, depending on your response. Dosages totaling more than 120 milligrams a day should be divided into smaller doses.

CHILDREN 12 to 17 YEARS OLD

For Short-Term Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The usual dose is 15 milligrams once a day for up to 8 weeks.

For Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis

The usual dose is 30 milligrams once a day for up to 8 weeks.

CHILDREN 1 YEAR TO 11 YEARS OLD

For Short-Term Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Erosive Esophagitis

Dosage is based on the child's weight. For children weighing 66 pounds or less, the usual dose is 15 milligrams once a day for up to 12 weeks. For children weighing more than 66 pounds, the usual dose is 30 milligrams once a day for up to 12 weeks. If the child's symptoms don't improve after 2 or more weeks, the doctor may increase the dose up to a maximum of 30 milligrams twice a day. Children with severe liver problems will need their dosage adjusted.

Safety and effectiveness have not been studied in children less than 1 year old.

Overdosage

Overdoses of Prevacid are not known to cause any problems. Nevertheless, no medication should be taken in excess. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.