Pronunciation: DEX-lan-SOE-pra-zole
Generic Name: Dexlansoprazole
Brand Name: Dexilant
Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules are used for:
Healing and maintaining healing of irritation of the esophagus. It is also used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (eg, heartburn). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules are a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Do NOT use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules
- you are taking atazanavir or dasatinib
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have low blood potassium or magnesium levels, liver problems, or stomach or bowel cancer
- if you have osteoporosis (weak bones), a family history of osteoporosis, or other risk factors of osteoporosis (eg, smoking, poor nutrition)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood magnesium levels may be increased
- Voriconazole because it may increase the risk of Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules's side effects
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, saquinavir, or tacrolimus because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules
- Ampicillin, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), clopidogrel, dasatinib, erlotinib, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), iron, or theophylline because their effectiveness may be decreased by Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules:
Use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules by mouth with or without food.
- Swallow Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open it and sprinkle the contents over a spoonful of applesauce. Mix the medicine with the applesauce and swallow the mixture right away, followed by a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine before swallowing. Do not store the mixture for future use.
- Continue to take Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules.
Important safety information:
- Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing.
- Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules may increase the risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures in patients with weak bones (osteoporosis). The risk may be greater if you use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules in high doses, for longer than a year, or if you are over 50 years old. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Contact your doctor if you have any questions about this information.
- Low blood magnesium levels have been reported rarely in patients taking PPIs for at least 3 months. In most cases, this effect was seen after a year of treatment. If you will be taking Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules for a long time, or if you take certain other medicines (eg, digoxin, diuretics), your doctor may perform lab tests to check for low blood magnesium levels. Seek medical attention right away if you experience symptoms of low blood magnesium levels (eg, dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; involuntary muscle movements; jitteriness or tremors; muscle aches, cramps, pain, spasms, or weakness; seizures).
- Check with your doctor to see whether you should take a calcium and vitamin D supplement while you use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules.
- Use Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially hip, wrist, and spine fractures.
- Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules.
Possible side effects of Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; gas; nausea; stomach pain; upper respiratory tract infection; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bone pain; calf pain, swelling, or tenderness; chest pain, numbness of an arm or leg, sudden severe vomiting or dizziness, or vision changes; depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint pain, tenderness, swelling, or warmth; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; shortness of breath; unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Dexilant side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules:
Store Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dexilant Delayed-Release Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Dexilant resources
- Dexilant Side Effects (in more detail)
- Dexilant Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Dexilant Drug Interactions
- Dexilant Support Group
- 30 Reviews for Dexilant - Add your own review/rating
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