Dexlansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor for GERD, heartburn and erosive oesophagitis, sold as Dexilant delayed-release capsules in 30mg and 60mg strengths.
What dexlansoprazole is used for
Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor — a medicine that turns down the amount of acid the stomach makes. It treats gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where acid washes back up into the oesophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. It also heals erosive oesophagitis, the swelling and raw patches that acid leaves on the oesophagus lining, and keeps that healing in place afterwards. Most people meet it after weeks of heartburn that keeps returning, or after a camera test has shown damage. Occasional heartburn after a heavy meal is not what this medicine is for; it is aimed at symptoms that keep coming back.
How it works
Acid is pumped out by cells in the stomach wall. Dexlansoprazole blocks those pumps, so less acid is made and less of it travels upwards. The capsules are delayed-release: inside are granules that free the medicine in two stages as they move through the gut, which is how one daily capsule covers the whole day. Swallow the capsule whole — chewing or crushing it spoils that release.
Taking the capsules
The dose is one capsule daily at a set time, with or without a meal. It is no use taking it only on bad days: the lining of the oesophagus heals because acid stays low every day. Healing courses typically last up to eight weeks, and some people carry on with a daily capsule afterwards so symptoms stay away. Store the capsules cool and dry, out of direct sun. Some medicines need stomach acid to dissolve before the body can absorb them, and dexlansoprazole can weaken their effect; iron supplements and St John's wort are two examples.
Side effects
The usual ones are digestive: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, wind. Some men notice trouble getting or keeping an erection. A rash that blisters or peels, or swelling of the face, lips or throat, needs urgent help. Diarrhoea that is severe or drags on can be a sign of a gut infection. Over long courses, acid suppression has been linked to low magnesium and low vitamin B12.
Which dexlansoprazole capsules are sold
Dexlansoprazole comes as Dexilant capsules in 30mg and 60mg, also written simply as dexlansoprazole capsules. Both strengths are taken once a day; you will find them with the rest of the digestive health range.
Sources
- Dexlansoprazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Dexlansoprazole, Lansoprazole: CMDh scientific conclusions and grounds for the variation, amendments to the product information - EMA — European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Can I order Dexlansoprazole online in Hong Kong?
Dexlansoprazole can be ordered online with delivery to Hong Kong. The range covers generic Dexilant capsules, also sold as Dexlansoprazole capsules, in 30mg and 60mg. An order can be cancelled within 24 hours if it has not been dispatched, and support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese.
How are Dexlansoprazole prices shown?
The dexlansoprazole product has its own price per pack, shown on its page in HKD or your selected currency; larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Do I need a prescription to order Dexlansoprazole?
PockDose does not ask you to upload a prescription when you order dexlansoprazole. See the ordering FAQ for details.
What brand names does dexlansoprazole have?
Dexilant is a brand name of dexlansoprazole. Here, dexlansoprazole can be bought online as generic Dexilant. These are generics, not the original brand.
Can I take dexlansoprazole with food?
Food makes no difference to how the capsule works, so breakfast, dinner or an empty stomach are all fine. What helps is picking one slot and sticking to it, because the same time each day keeps the acid suppression steady.
Can I open a dexlansoprazole capsule if I can't swallow it?
You can. Tip the granules onto a spoonful of applesauce and swallow them straight away without chewing. Another option is to empty the granules into a small glass of water, drink it at once, then rinse the glass with more water and drink that too. Never chew or crush the granules.
Which strength should I choose, 30mg or 60mg?
Both are once-daily capsules with the same medicine inside. The 60mg capsule is the strength used to heal erosive oesophagitis, while 30mg is the one usually taken for heartburn in reflux disease and for keeping healed oesophagitis from coming back.
Is dexlansoprazole the same as omeprazole?
They are in the same family, the proton pump inhibitors, and both cut the amount of acid the stomach makes. Dexlansoprazole is made as a capsule that releases its medicine in two stages, so one capsule a day is enough; omeprazole is normally taken shortly before a meal.