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dexlansoprazole

This drug is indicated as a short term treatment (4 weeks) for heartburn associated with non-erosive GERD (digestive disorder), and short term treatment (8 weeks) of all grades of erosive oesophagitis. It is used to maintain healing of erosive oesophagitis, and relief of heartburn for up to 6 months.

Contradications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with liver problems, inadequate B12. 

Side effects

Side effects of this drug include nausea, vomiting, rash, hives, itching, difficulty in breathing, or swallowing, irregular, fast or pounding heartbeat, excessive tiredness, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle spasms, uncontrallable shaking of a part of the body, seizures, severe diarrhea with watery stools, stomach pain and fever.

Expert Advice

Take this medication with or without meals.

Do not chew or swallow whole. 

If there's difficulty in swallowing, open the capsule and mix all the contents in a tablespoon of applesauce. 

FAQs

What is this medicine used for?

It helps in the reduction of the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Hence treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine.

What is the right time to take this medicine?

It should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.

Once I stop using this medicine, will its effect go away immediately?

No, it does not. It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.

What should I do if my condition does not improve after using this medicine?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days, as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.

What happens on long-term usage of this medicine?

Long-term use of Dexlansoprazole can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. To avoid this, take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.

Medicines containing dexlansoprazole

Razodex 60 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.420

Dolgina 60mg

By Hilton

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.335

Dextop 60mg

By Searle

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.358.86

Dexxoo 30mg

By Horizon Pharma

Pack size: 30

Rs.170

Razodex 30 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.265

Exlant 60mg

By Genix

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.400

Dexxoo 60mg

By Horizon Pharma

Pack size: 30

Rs.270

Kapdex DR Capsules 30 mg

By Aspin Pharma

Pack size: 30's

Rs.451

Kapdex DR Capsules 60 mg

By Aspin Pharma

Pack size: 30's

Rs.696

Remit DR 30mg

By Scotman

Pack size: 1x30's

Rs.588.2

Remit DR 60mg

By Scotman

Pack size: 1x30's

Rs.760

Xanilo 60 mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.248

Xanilo 30 mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.160.85

Dexxoo 60 mg

By Horizon Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 15's

Rs.675

Dexxoo 30 mg

By Horizon Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 15's

Rs.450

Daplazole 30 mg

By AGP

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.200

Daplazole 60 mg

By AGP

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.280