Compare Prevacid vs. Maalox

• Most people can take Prevacid (lansoprazole) without any noticeable day-to-day side effects.
• Comes in a dissolving tablet to be placed on the tongue if you cannot or do not like to swallow pills.
• Prevacid (lansoprazole) lasts longer than other types of antacids (like Zantac, Pepcid, or Tums), and you only need to take it once a day.
• You can take it in combination with a quick-acting antacid (like Maalox or Tums) if you need relief right away.
• Prevacid (lansoprazole) is available over-the-counter and as inexpensive, generic options.

• Doesn't start working right away like some other acid reducers (Tums, Rolaids, or Maalox).
• May not be the best choice for patients 65 years of age and older due to risk of bone fractures and C. diff infection (bacterial).
• Is used if you have frequent heartburns that occur more than 2 days per week. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you only have occasional heartburn.

• Stomach ulcer
• Stomach ulcer prevention while taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Intestinal ulcer
• Stomach bacteria infection (helicobacter pylori)
• Erosive esophagitis
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Barrett's esophagus
• Stomach ulcer prevention
• Heartburn prevention

• Extended release
• Dissolving tablet extended release
• Liquid

Have you used Prevacid (lansoprazole)?