About dexlansoprazole
Proton pump inhibitor
Used for
- Treats erosive oesophagitis and heartburn from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Maintains healing of erosive oesophagitis
Usual adult dose
Usually 30–60 mg once daily, depending on the condition and treatment phase.
Usual dose in children
For ages 12 years and older: usually 30–60 mg once daily, depending on the condition. Not established for younger children.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Headache
Important warnings
- Long-term use may increase fracture, low magnesium, or vitamin B12 deficiency risks.
- Rarely, severe allergic reactions, kidney inflammation, or severe skin reactions occur.
- May cause infectious diarrhoea, including Clostridioides difficile infection.
- Capsules can be swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled on soft food; do not chew granules.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use is generally considered only when clinically needed.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether dex lansoprazole passes into human milk; consider treatment benefits and potential infant effects.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption of medicines needing stomach acid, such as rilpivirine.
- Can interact with warfarin; monitoring may be needed.
- May affect methotrexate exposure, especially with high-dose treatment.
- Can interact with digoxin and tacrolimus.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.