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    • DEXILANT (Brand for DEXLANSOPRAZOLE DR)

DEXLANSOPRAZOLE (dex lan SOE pra zole) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It belongs to a group of medications called PPIs.


DEXILANT (Brand for DEXLANSOPRAZOLE DR) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Dexlansoprazole 60mg, Oral capsule, biphasic release

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Some forms of this medication may have other interactions. Discuss the form you are taking with your care team. Drinking alcohol may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Avoid alcohol-containing beverages when taking dexlansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets (SoluTabs). Alcohol may modify the release rate of dexlansoprazole from the SoluTab, possibly resulting in reduced efficacy or worsening side effects.
  • Dexlansoprazole 60mg, Oral capsule, biphasic release

    Interaction: Food
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Food may decrease the amount of Dexansoprazole absorbed by the stomach, which can decrease the acid reducing effects of Dexansoprazole. To limit this interaction, it is best to take Dexlansoprazole on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to a meal whenever possible.
    Notes for Professionals: Dexlansoprazole can be taken without regard to food. However, when taken with food, a slight decrease was observed in the percentage of time the intragastric pH exceeded 4 over a 24-hour dosing interval (57% after meal vs. 64% fasting).

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