OTC Prevacid 24 Hour approved
May 28, 2009
OTC Prevacid 24 Hour approved
On May 14, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration approved Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Prevacid 24HR (lansoprazole) 15 mg delayed-release capsules as over-the counter for the treatment of frequent heartburn. Prevacid 24HR is a 14-day course of treatment and is expected to be available later this year.