Prevpac

Generic name:amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and lansoprazole [ a-MOX-i-SIL-in, kla-RITH-roe-MYE-sin, LAN-soe-PRA-zole ]
Drug class:H. pylori eradication agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 16, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Prevpac?

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. These antibiotics fight bacteria in the body.

Lansoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Prevpac is a combination medicine used in people with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and stomach ulcers. Treating H. pylori infection can help prevent future stomach ulcers.

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

Warnings

You should not take Prevpac if you've ever had a severe allergic reaction to certain antibiotics, if you've had certain heart rhythm disorders, or if you've had liver problems caused by taking clarithromycin.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to amoxicillin (Amoxil), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or lansoprazole (Prevacid), or if:

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