Dexxoo Capsule 30mg

About Dexxoo Capsule 30mg

Dexxoo Capsule Uses

• Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heals erosive esophagitis caused by stomach acid
• Maintains healing of erosive esophagitis for up to six months
• Relieves persistent heartburn linked to acid reflux
• Manages nonerosive GERD symptoms

Dexxoo Capsule Benefits

• Provides dual delayed release action for extended acid control
• Controls acid production for close to 24 hours with once daily dosing
• Reduces risk of esophageal damage from repeated acid exposure
• Can be taken without regard to meal timing
• Lowers frequency of nighttime heartburn episodes

What Experts Say

Dexlansoprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor class and works by binding irreversibly to the hydrogen potassium ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells. This action blocks the final step of acid secretion, allowing gastric pH to rise and giving the esophageal lining time to heal from acid exposure.

What sets dexlansoprazole apart from older proton pump inhibitors is its dual delayed release formulation, which releases the drug in two separate pulses. This design extends the duration of acid suppression beyond a single dose of most other proton pump inhibitors, which explains its effectiveness against nighttime and unpredictable reflux episodes.

Clinicians generally view proton pump inhibitors as safe for short courses, but prolonged use needs periodic review. Extended therapy has been linked to reduced magnesium and vitamin B12 absorption, a modestly higher fracture risk, and an increased chance of gastrointestinal infections, so the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration is recommended.

Drug Class

• Proton Pump Inhibitor

Dexxoo Capsule 30mg formula

• Dexlansoprazole

Available forms

• Capsule 30mg

How to use Dexxoo Capsule 30mg?

• Take one Dexxoo capsule daily at the same time each day
• Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water
• Take with or without food as advised by the doctor
• For patients who cannot swallow capsules, open and sprinkle contents on a spoonful of applesauce and swallow immediately without chewing
• Do not crush or chew the capsule beads
• Continue the full course even if symptoms improve early

Drug Interactions

• Clopidogrel: May reduce the antiplatelet effect, lowering protection against blood clots.
• Warfarin: Can increase INR and bleeding risk, requiring closer monitoring.
• Methotrexate: High dose methotrexate levels may rise, increasing toxicity risk.
• Atazanavir And Rilpivirine: Absorption of these HIV medicines drops significantly with reduced stomach acid.
• Ketoconazole And Itraconazole: Reduced acid environment lowers absorption of these antifungal drugs.
• Digoxin: Blood levels may rise slightly, needing periodic monitoring.
• Iron Supplements: Absorption of oral iron may decrease with reduced stomach acid.

Risks and warnings

• Bone Fracture Risk: Long term or high dose use may raise the risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures.
• Kidney Concerns: Rare cases of acute kidney inflammation have been reported with prolonged use.
• Low Magnesium: Extended therapy beyond one year can lower blood magnesium levels, causing muscle cramps or irregular heartbeat.
• Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Reduced stomach acid may lower vitamin B12 absorption over long term use.
• Intestinal Infection Risk: Reduced acid levels can increase susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile intestinal infection.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and after discussing with a doctor.

Dexxoo Capsule Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms
• Severe allergic reaction with rash, swelling or breathing difficulty
• Signs of low magnesium such as tremors, muscle spasms or irregular heartbeat
• Persistent watery diarrhea suggesting intestinal infection
• New or worsening joint pain along with a skin rash on sun exposed areas

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool dry place
• Keep the capsules in their original blister pack until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard capsules after the printed expiry date