Prevacid SoluTab and Santyl

• Generic Name: lansoprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab

Prevacid SoluTab is a proton pump inhibitor. This medicine decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Prevacid SoluTab is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Over-the-counter Prevacid SoluTab (Prevacid OTC) is used to treat frequent heartburn that happens 2 or more days per week.

Prevacid SoluTab is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

Prevacid SoluTab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: collagenase topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Santyl

Collagenase is an enzyme that breaks down collagen in damaged tissues within the skin and helps the body generate new healthy tissue. Collagen is a type of protein that connects and supports fibers in body tissues such as skin, tendons, muscles, and bone.

Santyl (for the skin) is applied to severe burns or skin ulcers to help remove dead skin tissue and aid in wound healing.

Santyl may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.