Dextop 30mg Capsules (30s)

Description

Dextop contains dexlansoprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production. It is used for acid reflux, heartburn, and healing or maintenance treatment of erosive esophagitis.

• Manufacturer Name: Searle
• Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
• Dosage Form: Delayed-Release Capsule
• Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light, heat, and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
• Pack Size: Pack of 30 Capsules

Dextop 30mg Capsules (30s) Available Online in Pakistan

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Ingredients

• Dexlansoprazole 30mg

Benefits

• Relief of heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis and relief of associated heartburn.
• Acid-related indigestion and reflux symptoms when prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Usage & Safety

For Adult

• Symptomatic non-erosive GERD: 30mg once daily for up to 4 weeks.
• Maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis and relief of heartburn: 30mg once daily, as directed by a physician.
• Swallow the capsule whole with or without food; do not crush or chew it.
• If swallowing is difficult, the capsule may be opened and the granules mixed with a small amount of soft food as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not chew the granules.

For Children

• Use in children 12 years and older only under medical supervision and according to the prescribed indication.
• Use in children under 12 years has not been established for this product and should be directed by a specialist.
• No routine weight-based dosing should be used without medical advice.

Side Effects

• Common effects may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and upper respiratory tract symptoms.
• Other possible effects include headache, constipation, dizziness, and dry mouth.
• Seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions, breathing or swallowing difficulty, severe or persistent watery diarrhea, seizures, irregular heartbeat, severe muscle spasms, or signs of kidney inflammation.
• Long-term treatment may be associated with low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, fractures, fundic gland polyps, or Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.

Contraindications

• Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to dexlansoprazole, other proton-pump inhibitors, or any capsule ingredient.
• Do not use with rilpivirine-containing medicines.
• Use only under medical supervision in severe liver impairment.
• Seek medical evaluation for persistent symptoms, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, unexplained weight loss, or recurrent symptoms.
• Long-term or high-dose use may increase risks such as low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, and certain gastrointestinal infections.

Precautions & Warnings

• Do not combine with rilpivirine-containing products.
• Use caution with medicines whose absorption depends on stomach acidity, including some azole antifungals, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, and iron salts.
• Discuss use with atazanavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, digoxin, methotrexate, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, warfarin, or other medicines requiring close monitoring.
• CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampicin and St. John’s wort may reduce effectiveness; inhibitors such as voriconazole may increase exposure.
• Tell the doctor or pharmacist about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, supplements, and herbal products.

Pregnancy

• Use during pregnancy only if specifically recommended by a healthcare professional after considering expected benefits and potential risks.
• Human pregnancy information for dexlansoprazole is limited; do not self-medicate during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding data are limited. Consult a healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding, particularly with a newborn or premature infant.