PREVACID is available as a capsule, orally disintegrating tablet and oral suspension, and is available in 15 mg and 30 mg strengths. Directions for use specific to the route and available methods of administration for each of these dosage forms is presented below. PREVACID should be taken before eating. PREVACID products SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED OR CHEWED.

Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 2.5 mg per 15 mg Tablet and 5.1 mg per 30 mg Tablet.

Administration Options

1. PREVACID Delayed-Release Capsules

PREVACID Delayed-Release Capsules should be swallowed whole.

Alternatively, for patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, PREVACID Delayed-Release Capsules can be opened and administered as follows:

• Open capsule.
• Sprinkle intact granules on one tablespoon of either applesauce, ENSURE® pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt or strained pears.
• Swallow immediately.

PREVACID Delayed-Release Capsules may also be emptied into a small volume of either apple juice, orange juice or tomato juice and administered as follows:

• Open capsule.
• Sprinkle intact granules into a small volume of either apple juice, orange juice or tomato juice (60 mL - approximately 2 ounces).
• Mix briefly.
• Swallow immediately.
• To ensure complete delivery of the dose, the glass should be rinsed with two or more volumes of juice and the contents swallowed immediately.

USE IN OTHER FOODS AND LIQUIDS HAS NOT BEEN STUDIED CLINICALLY AND IS THEREFORE NOT RECOMMENDED.

2. PREVACID SoluTab Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets

PREVACID SoluTab should not be chewed. Place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to disintegrate, with or without water, until the particles can be swallowed. The tablet typically disintegrates in less than 1 minute.

Alternatively, for children or other patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets, PREVACID SoluTab can be delivered in two different ways.

PREVACID SoluTab — Oral Syringe

For administration via oral syringe, PREVACID SoluTab can be administered as follows:

• Place a 15 mg tablet in oral syringe and draw up approximately 4 mL of water, or place a 30 mg tablet in oral syringe and draw up approximately 10 mL of water.
• Shake gently to allow for a quick dispersal.
• After the tablet has dispersed, administer the contents within 15 minutes.
• Refill the syringe with approximately 2 mL (5 mL for the 30 mg tablet) of water, shake gently, and administer any remaining contents.

PREVACID SoluTab — Nasogastric Tube Administration ( ≥ 8 French)

For administration via a nasogastric tube, PREVACID SoluTab can be administered as follows:

• Place a 15 mg tablet in a syringe and draw up 4 mL of water, or place a 30 mg tablet in a syringe and draw up 10 mL of water.
• Shake gently to allow for a quick dispersal.
• After the tablet has dispersed, inject through the nasogastric tube into the stomach within 15 minutes.
• Refill the syringe with approximately 5 mL of water, shake gently, and flush the nasogastric tube.

3. PREVACID for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension

PREVACID for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should be administered as follows:

• Open packet.
• To prepare a dose, empty the packet contents into a container containing 2 tablespoons of WATER. DO NOT USE OTHER LIQUIDS OR FOODS.
• Stir well, and drink immediately.
• If any material remains after drinking, add more water, stir, and drink immediately.
• This product should not be given through enteral administration tubes.

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