Daplazole capsule 60 mg

About Daplazole capsule 60 mg

Daplazole capsule 60 mg Uses

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn and acid regurgitation
• Healing of erosive oesophagitis (inflamed food pipe)
• Maintaining healing and preventing relapse

Drug Class

• Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
• Acid suppressing agent

What Experts Say

Dexlansoprazole switches off the acid producing pumps in the stomach lining, sharply reducing acid. This relieves the burning of reflux and gives an inflamed food pipe the low acid conditions it needs to heal.

Its dual delayed release design spreads the drug's action over a longer period, which supports once daily dosing and can help control symptoms that break through in the evening. It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

PPIs are effective and widely used, but doctors aim to use the lowest effective dose for the time needed. Long term use is reviewed periodically because of possible effects on magnesium, vitamin B12 and bone health.

Daplazole capsule 60 mg formula

• Dexlansoprazole 60mg

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Daplazole capsule 60 mg?

• Take one capsule once daily, with or without food.
• Swallow whole; capsules may be opened onto soft food if you cannot swallow them.
• Take at a consistent time each day.
• Use for the duration your doctor advises.

Drug Interactions

By lowering stomach acid, dexlansoprazole can change how some medicines are absorbed.

• Medicines needing acid to absorb: Reduces absorption of some antifungals like ketoconazole.
• Clopidogrel: Some PPIs may reduce its effect; the doctor will advise.
• Methotrexate: High doses may build up when combined.
• Digoxin: Levels may rise slightly with reduced acid.

Risks and warnings

• Long term use: Prolonged use may lower magnesium and vitamin B12 and affect bone strength.
• Infections: Reduced acid can slightly raise the risk of gut infections.
• Underlying causes: Persistent symptoms need medical review to rule out other problems.
• Rebound acid: Stopping suddenly after long use may briefly increase acid.

Daplazole capsule 60 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Wind (flatulence)
• Common cold-like symptoms

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.