Exlant Capsule 60mg

About Exlant Capsule 60mg

Exlant Capsule 60mg Uses

• Treats heartburn caused by non erosive GERD
• Heals erosive esophagitis (inflammation of the food pipe)
• Maintains healing of erosive esophagitis long term
• Relieves persistent acid reflux symptoms

Exlant Capsule 60mg Benefits

• Dual delayed release formula extends acid control through the day
• Once daily dosing regardless of meal timing
• Provides heartburn relief for up to six months of maintenance use
• Can be taken without regard to food

Drug Class

• Dexlansoprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class

What Experts Say

Dexlansoprazole blocks the proton pump in stomach lining cells, the final step that produces stomach acid. Its dual delayed release capsule releases the drug in two waves, which extends acid suppression well beyond a single release formula. This design allows dosing without strict regard to meal timing.

The 60mg strength is the standard adult dose for short term GERD treatment, usually prescribed for around four weeks. Doctors may extend use for maintenance therapy in patients with erosive esophagitis, since relapse is common once the medicine is stopped too early. Symptom review after the initial course guides whether treatment continues.

Acid reflux and GERD are increasingly common across Pakistan, linked to dietary patterns and rising obesity rates. Physicians recommend reviewing long term PPI use periodically, since prolonged acid suppression can affect vitamin B12 and magnesium absorption. Doctors generally advise using the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration.

Exlant Capsule 60mg formula

• Dexlansoprazole

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Exlant Capsule 60mg?

• Take one capsule by mouth once daily
• Swallow the capsule whole, do not crush or chew
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take at the same time each day for consistent acid control

Drug Interactions

• Clopidogrel: May reduce the blood thinning effect of this heart medicine
• Warfarin: Can affect blood clotting levels, monitoring may be needed
• Methotrexate: High dose methotrexate levels can rise when taken together
• Iron supplements: Reduced stomach acid can lower iron absorption
• Antifungal medicines: Absorption of certain antifungals like ketoconazole may be reduced

Risks and warnings

• Long term use: Extended use may lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels over time
• Bone health: Long term high dose use may raise the risk of fractures
• Kidney health: Rare cases of kidney inflammation reported with prolonged use
• Infection risk: Reduced stomach acid may slightly raise the risk of certain gut infections
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor

Exlant Capsule 60mg Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Allergic skin reactions

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep the capsule in its original blister pack
• Protect from moisture, do not store in the bathroom
• Keep out of reach of children