Dexlansoprazole INN
Composition : Dsec-30 : Each Capsule Contains Dexlansoprazole INN 30mg as enteric coated granules.
Dsec-60 : Each Capsule Contains Dexlansoprazole INN 60mg as enteric coated granules.
Indications : Dexlansoprazole is indicated for-
• Healing of Erosive Esophagitis (EE).
• Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis.
•
Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Dosage and administration : Dexlansoprazole dosing recommendations:
Indication |
Recommended Dose |
Frequency |
Healing of EE |
60 mg |
Once daily for up to 8 weeks |
Maintenance of Healed EE |
30 mg |
Once daily |
Symptomatic Non-Erosive GERD |
30 mg |
Once daily for 4 weeks |
• Dexlansoprazole can be taken with or without food.
• This capsules should be swallowed whole; Should not be chewed.
• Alternatively, capsules can be administered as follows:
- Open capsule.
- Sprinkle intact granules on 1 table spoon.
- Swallow immediately. Granules should not be chewed. Or, as directed by the registered physicians.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy Category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It is not known whether dexlansoprazole is excreted in human milk.
Packing : Dsec-30 : Each box contains 30 capsules in alu-alu blister pack.
Dsec-60 : Each box contains 28 capsules in alu-alu blister pack.