Dexxoo 60mg Capsules (30s)

Description

Dexxoo contains dexlansoprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production. The capsule uses a delayed-release presentation and is used for acid-related gastrointestinal conditions, including reflux disease and erosive esophagitis.

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

Dexxoo 60mg Capsules (30s) Available Online in Pakistan

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Ingredients

• Dexlansoprazole 60 mg

Benefits

• Healing of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Short-term treatment of moderate to severe acid reflux and heartburn symptoms.
• Maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis when continued acid suppression is required, as prescribed.

Usage & Safety

For Adult

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• For healing erosive esophagitis, a 60 mg dose may be used once daily for up to 8 weeks.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew the contents.
• It may generally be taken with or without food. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration.

For Children

• Safety and effectiveness for children younger than 12 years have not been established for this strength and formulation.
• Adolescents should use dexlansoprazole only under medical supervision and according to the prescribed dose.
• Do not give this medicine to children without advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Side Effects

• Common effects may include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and flatulence.
• Seek urgent medical attention for severe allergic reactions, facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, severe or persistent diarrhea, blistering skin rash, seizures, irregular heartbeat, or markedly reduced urination.
• Prolonged use may be associated with low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, and increased susceptibility to certain gastrointestinal infections.

Contraindications

• Do not use in patients with a known allergy to dexlansoprazole, other substituted benzimidazoles, or any capsule ingredient.
• Avoid use with rilpivirine-containing medicines.
• Seek medical assessment before use if there is unexplained weight loss, difficulty or pain when swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, persistent vomiting, or newly worsening symptoms.
• Long-term or high-dose treatment should be medically monitored, particularly in patients at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone fractures, intestinal infections, or kidney inflammation.

Precautions & Warnings

• Do not combine with rilpivirine-containing products; other HIV medicines such as atazanavir or nelfinavir may also be unsuitable.
• Use caution with warfarin, digoxin, tacrolimus, clopidogrel, and high-dose methotrexate; medical monitoring or dose adjustment may be required.
• Acid suppression may reduce absorption of medicines that require an acidic stomach environment, including certain antifungals and other oral medicines.
• Tell the healthcare professional about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, antacids, and supplements before use.
• Food does not usually prevent use, but capsules should be taken consistently as directed.

Pregnancy

• Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed and recommended by a healthcare professional after considering benefits and risks.
• Available evidence for proton-pump inhibitors has not shown a major overall increase in fetal risk, but specific data for dexlansoprazole are limited.
• Breastfeeding safety data for dexlansoprazole are limited. Consult a healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding.