Dexilant 60 mg dexlansoprazole 28 Capsules

Description

• Active ingredient: Dexlansoprazole (60 mg delayed‐release capsule)

• Formulation: Dual‐release mechanism intended to suppress stomach acid throughout the day.

• Category / Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) — inhibits the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in gastric parietal cells to reduce acid production.

Indications (What it’s used for)

• Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE) in patients aged 12 yrs and older.

• Maintenance of healed EE & relief of heartburn symptoms.

• Treatment of symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (heartburn, acid reflux) in patients 12 yrs+.

Dosage & Administration Notes

• For healing EE: 60 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks.

• For maintenance of healed EE: 30 mg once daily (dose may vary) up to 6 months in adults.

• For symptomatic GERD: 30 mg once daily for about 4 weeks.

• Can be taken with or without food.

• Capsule should be swallowed whole. If necessary, the capsule can be opened and contents sprinkled on applesauce then swallowed immediately (without chewing).