DEXOLAN 60MG CAPSULE

Introduction:

Dexolan 60mg Capsule contains dexlansoprazole. It is used to treat erosive esophagitis (acid related damage to the lining of the esophagus (food pipe)), heartburn (burning sensation in your chest which occurs when stomach acid backs up into food pipe), and heartburn related to symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe). Dexolan 60mg Capsule is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.

Talk to your doctor if you have liver problems, low magnesium levels in your blood, intolerance to some sugars, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Dexolan 60mg Capsule should not be taken if you are taking a medicine that contains rilpivirine used to treat HIV-1 infection. Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine.

Uses of Dexolan 60mg Capsule:

• Erosive esophagitis
• Heartburn
• Heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

How Dexolan 60mg Capsule works:

Dexolan 60mg Capsule inhibits (H+,K+)-ATPase at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell, suppresses gastric acid secretion, and heals the damage of the esophagus.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Dexolan 60mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Pharmacotherapy of acidity, ulcers, and reflux disease, 12th edition, 2011, 1311.
2. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Jan 2016] [ Accessed on 6th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/208056lbl.pdf
3. Takeda Pharma A/S, The Health Products Regulatory Authority (hpra), [ Revised on Jan 2015] [ Accessed on 6th July 2021], http://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/PIL-2159149-15072015133904-635725643461415000.pdf

How to use Dexolan 60mg Capsule:

Always take Dexolan 60mg Capsule exactly as your doctor has told you. You can take this capsule with or without food. Do not chew. If you find trouble swallowing the capsule, you can take it with apple sauce.  Put 1 tablespoon of applesauce into a clean container. Open the capsule carefully and sprinkle the granules onto the applesauce. Swallow the applesauce and granules right away. Do not save it for later use. You can also take the capsules using an oral syringe or through a nasogastric tube. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Dexolan 60mg Capsule. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Dexolan 60mg Capsule. 

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Dexolan 60mg Capsule.

Others:

• Talk to your doctor if you are taking a medicine that contains rilpivirine used to treat HIV-1 infection.
• Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if you have been told that you have low magnesium levels in your blood.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Severe diarrhea
• Bone fractures

Common:

• Stomach pain
• Common cold
• gas
• Nausea, vomiting