Comparing Dexilant vs Prevacid OTC
| Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | Prevacid OTC (lansoprazole) |
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| Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | Prevacid OTC (lansoprazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Barrett's Esophagus, Erosive Esophagitis, GERD. Dexilant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Aspiration Pneumonia, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Erosive Esophagitis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Multiple Endocrine Adenomas... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
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| More about Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | More about Prevacid OTC (lansoprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Dexilant has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 205 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Prevacid OTC has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Other lansoprazole brands include: Prevacid, Prevacid 24HR, Prevacid SoluTab | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
1.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 138 drugs are known to interact with Dexilant:
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A total of 190 drugs are known to interact with Prevacid OTC:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 30, 2009 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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