Dexlansoprazole Benefits & Uses

Dexlansoprazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

GERD

Dexlansoprazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dexlansoprazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexlansoprazole is used -

Severe

Chills

Mild

Urticaria

Dexlansoprazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Dexlansoprazole safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Dexlansoprazole will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Dexlansoprazole safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Dexlansoprazole for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dexlansoprazole on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Dexlansoprazole on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dexlansoprazole on the Liver?

Dexlansoprazole has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dexlansoprazole on the Heart?

Dexlansoprazole is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dexlansoprazole with Other Drugs

Dexlansoprazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Erlotinib

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Atazanavir

Dasatinib

Alendronate

Dexlansoprazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexlansoprazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Gastric Cancer
Osteoporosis
Stomach Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Dexlansoprazole

Is this Dexlansoprazole habit forming or addictive?

Dexlansoprazole does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Dexlansoprazole you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dexlansoprazole only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Dexlansoprazole is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dexlansoprazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dexlansoprazole

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dexlansoprazole with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexlansoprazole

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dexlansoprazole with alcohol will be.

Unknown