"Dexylant": analogues, instructions for use

Many people face various disorders in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Diseases belonging to this category are quite common both among the elderly people and among young people. Therefore, to improve the lives of people with gastric pathologies and their consequences, which can be heartburn, a decrease in acidity, etc., the drug Dexilant is used.

Pharmacological properties

This drug is a colorless capsule, inside which are granules of white and slightly darker colors. This drug is produced in capsules of 30 and 60 mg. Each tablet contains the active substance dexlansoprazole, and the auxiliary ones are magnesium carbonate, sucrose, polysorbate, methacrylic acid, colloidal anhydrous silica and other components.

The capsule shell consists of potassium chloride, blue dye, carrageenan and titanium dioxide.

This drug is absorbed unobstructed into the walls of the stomach and after a short time begins to effectively affect the diseased parts of the digestive system. For example, it is used to heal ulcerative formations of the stomach and intestine. It actively acts in the human liver, forming sulfate, glutotin, glucoronide compounds. Begins to be excreted from the body after 1-2 hours after ingestion through the kidneys and intestines. With impaired renal function, it is not necessary to reduce the dosage of the medication, since it does not negatively influence and does not overload this organ.

Dexylant: instructions for use

This drug is prescribed for people who suffer from the following diseases:

• Erosive esophagitis;
• heartburn;
• Gastroesophageal reflux pathology;
• Stomach ulcers;
• Increased level of acidity in the stomach.

Correctly using this tool, you can cure the listed diseases or reduce pronounced symptoms and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. "Dexilant" can be used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of the same stuffing, but in this case changes the dose of the drug "Dexylant".

Instructions for use are important for the proper treatment of pathologies: you need to know the dosage, the scheme of taking the drug, the time of the break, the duration of the course of use, and much more.

This remedy is for internal use, regardless of food, before or after it is taken. In addition, this pharmacological drug can be used in another way: it is necessary to open the capsule and pour its contents onto a tablespoon, then mix it with apple puree and take it slowly, ingesting without chewing.

In the treatment of erosive esophagitis, this dosage is used:

1. 1 time per day for 60 mg, the duration is 8 weeks, and for the prevention of the disease, apply 30 mg per day for a period of 4 weeks. This dosage is calculated for a person with an average severity of the disease.
2. In the case of severe development, 60 mg per day, 6 months, is used.
3. A person who has certain violations in the work of the liver of moderate severity, should take the drug at 30 mg per day.

Elderly, a change in the dose of the drug is not required.

Analogues of Dexilant

There are situations when it is impossible to find a certain drug, so they are replaced by others, similar in pharmacological properties. "Dexilant", an analogue of which can be found in any pharmacy, can also be replaced by other drugs.

1. Tablets "Barol" are used for internal use to treat problems with the gastrointestinal tract. They contribute to reducing the secretion of gastric juice, are a good substitute for "Dexylant" and provide a reduced formation of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Pharmacological properties of the drug begin to appear after 1 hour after application; More often it is used with increased acidity and heartburn.
2. "Veloz" - a drug used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer diseases of the stomach and duodenum. This drug also helps to reduce acidity in the stomach and is a good analogue of Dexilant.
3. "Geerdin" is a remedy that relates to inhibitors of the proton pump, it acts on the formation of hydrochloric acid and blocks its further development. It is widely used for therapeutic purposes in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, heartburn, erosive esophagitis and other disorders of the digestive system.

Dexylant: the price of the medicine

The cost of such a drug can vary significantly, depending on some factors, for example, the place of residence, the number of pharmacies selling this drug, and others. On average, Dexilant has a price from 900 to 1800 rubles, depending on the number of capsules and their weight. In all regions, approximately the same price for the drug Dexilant. The analogue of the tool does not differ much in price.

The use of analogues of Dexilant

For the competent and successful treatment of the disease, it is necessary to know the correct use of drugs that have a similar effect with the Dexylant.

Analogues of it are successfully used in therapy.

1. "Borol". Used to treat stomach diseases, reduces the formation of hydrochloric acid and eliminates heartburn. Its use should not exceed 1 tablet per day. Use this drug should be strictly on the advice of a doctor, observing all the rules and time of admission.
2. The Veloz. Instruction for use gives a complete description of the proper use of this drug. Its dose is 20 mg per day at a time. For the treatment of ulcers the period of application is 4 weeks. With long-term treatment of diseases of the digestive system, the dose is reduced to 10 mg per day once a day.
3. "Heerdin". Instructions for the use of this drug is as follows: it must be taken once a day for 20 mg in the presence of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. In difficult cases, the dose increases to 60 mg per day for 1 dose. Such a drug should be prescribed by the attending physician, depending on the state of human health, in order to avoid the development of certain complications and side effects.

Side effects of Dexylant and analogues

Any drug has side effects on the human body, but they can be avoided by carefully studying the instructions for use. The same applies to the drug Dexilant. Its analog, as well as the drug itself, has the following side effects:

• Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea;
• Redness and itching of the skin;
• Poor sleep;
• Headaches and dizziness;
• Decreased appetite;
• Weakness and malaise;
• Swelling of the oral mucosa, possible swelling of the face.

Contraindications

For the use of "Dexylant" and its substitutes, there are such contraindications as:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• Children under 18;
• Allergic reactions;
• Intolerance to any component of the drug.

"Dexylant": analogues, prices

The cost of drugs similar to "Dexilant" is not constant. The price also depends on the locality, the pharmacy, the amount of the drug and other. Such drugs have one price category - from 700 to 1700 rubles, depending on the number of tablets, the type of analogue, the number of tablets in the package and other characteristics.