Dexilant
Dexlansoprazole capsules for gastro-oesophageal reflux and erosive oesophagitis. It blocks the proton pump in the stomach lining to cut acid production.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Dexlansoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg · 60mg
Dexilant is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Dexilant depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Dexilant details
- Alternative names
- dexlansoprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent rilpivirine use; hypersensitivity to any component
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; abdominal pain; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; headache; vomiting
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dexlansoprazole capsules for gastro-oesophageal reflux and erosive oesophagitis. It blocks the proton pump in the stomach lining to cut acid production.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the gastric H+/K+-ATPase pump system, preventing final output of stomach acid to resolve erosive injury.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety confirmed in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Dexilant names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Dexlansoprazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.