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Prevacid: Prevacid Capsules
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Prevacid comes as an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take it orally. Prevacid usually is taken once a day, before a meal. Take Prevacid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The capsule should be swallowed whole. If you have difficulty swallowing capsules, Prevacid can be opened, and the granules can be sprinkled on applesauce and swallowed immediately.
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Prevacid is usually taken once a day, just before a meal. Prevacid capsules should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed. If you are unable to swallow capsules whole you can open the capsule and pour the contents onto one tablespoon of applesauce, pudding, cottage cheese or yogurt and then swallow them immediately. You could ... pour the capsules contents into 2 ounces of orange or tomato juice and swallow them immediately.
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Prevacid should be taken before meals. If you're using the regular delayed-release capsules and you're having trouble swallowing them, you can sprinkle the contents on a tablespoon of applesauce; swallow immediately without chewing or crushing the granules. You can ... mix the granules with 2 ounces of orange juice or tomato juice. (Rinse the glass with an additional 4 ounces of juice to make sure you get the entire dose.)
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Note: You should continue taking Prevacid even if you feel better. Never stop taking Prevacid medication unless instructed to do so by your physician. The number of capsules prescribed per-day depends on the strength of the prescription drug. In addition, the amount of capsules taken, the time between doses, and the duration the drug is taken is dependant on the medical problem related to the prescription and the discretion of the physician prescribing the drug. Always Follow the directions given to you by your physician or pharmacist!
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You may ... dissolve the medicine from a Prevacid capsule in 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of apple juice, orange juice, or tomato juice. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more juice to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
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