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
This listing uses Dexilant as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Dexilant vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Dexlansoprazole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.