What kind of Medicine is Dexilant used for?
Dexilant is a proton pump inhibitor, a kind of drug that reduces stomach acid and treats symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dexilant used to be called Kapidex and is made by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda.
When do the side effects of Dexilant go away?
The more common side effects seen in adults using Dexilant can include: Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. The more common side effects of Dexilant use in children ages 12 to 17 years old can include:
What are the ingredients in Dexilant delayed release capsules?
Dexilant Description. Dexilant delayed-release capsules are available in two dosage strengths: 30 and 60 mg, per capsule. Each capsule contains enteric-coated granules consisting of dexlansoprazole (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: sugar spheres, magnesium carbonate, sucrose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose,…
What to do if you take Dexilant with warfarin?
If you are taking DEXILANT with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Are there any long term side effects of Dexilant?
You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with Dexilant. Here’s more detail on several of the side effects this drug may cause. Using Dexilant long term may raise your risk for having serious side effects. Long-term side effects seen in people taking Dexilant were:
What’s the difference between 30 and 60 mg Dexilant?
Refill the catheter-tip syringe with 10 mL of water, swirl gently, and flush the tube. Refill the catheter-tip syringe again with 10 mL of water, swirl gently, and administer. 30 mg: strength is an opaque, blue and gray capsule imprinted with “TAP” and “30”. 60 mg: strength is an opaque, blue capsule imprinted with “TAP” and “60”.
How long does it take Dexilant capsules to work?
Prescription DEXILANT capsules are used in adults for 4 weeks to treat heartburn related to GERD, for up to 8 weeks to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus, and for up to 6 months to continue healing of EE and relief of heartburn. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks. Individual results may vary.
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