Dexlansoprazole Capsule

Product Description

Capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Frequent Persistent Heartburn
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gastric Ulcer
• Ulcers In The Upper Part Of The Intestine
• Gastrin-Secreting Tumor

• Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

  Read the Medication Guide and the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking dexlansoprazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

  Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. If your symptoms usually occur after a meal, your doctor may direct you to take your dose every day before the same meal for best results. Dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

  Do not crush or chew the capsules. Swallow this medication whole. If you have trouble swallowing this medication whole, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents onto 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of applesauce. Swallow all of the drug/food mixture right away without chewing it. Do not prepare the mixture ahead of time for later use. Doing so may destroy the drug.

  If you are giving this drug with a liquid medication measuring device/syringe, or through a tube into the stomach (nasogastric or gastric tube), ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.

  If needed, antacids may be taken along with this medication. If you are also taking sucralfate, take dexlansoprazole at least 30 minutes before sucralfate.

  Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatment even if you are feeling better.

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