Many people experience various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Diseases belonging to this category are quite common both among the elderly category of citizens and among young people. Therefore, to improve the lives of people with stomach pathologies and their consequences, which can be heartburn, lower acidity, etc., the drug Dexilant is used.
Pharmacological properties
This drug is a colorless capsule inside which contains granules of white and slightly darker colors. This drug is available 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, anhydrous silicon dioxide callloid and other components.
The capsule shell consists of potassium chloride, blue dye, carrageenan and titanium oxide.
This drug is freely absorbed into the walls of the stomach and, after a short period of time, begins to effectively affect the diseased areas of the digestive system. For example, it is used to heal ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It actively acts in the human liver, forming sulfate, glutotin, glucuronide compounds. It begins to be excreted after 1-2 hours after administration through the kidneys and intestines. With impaired renal function, it is not necessary to reduce the dosage of the drug, since it does not affect negatively and does not overload this organ.
"Dexilant": instructions for use
This drug is prescribed to people who suffer from the following diseases:
- erosive esophagitis;
- heartburn;
- gastroesophageal reflux pathology;
- stomach ulcers;
- increased acidity in the stomach.
Using this tool correctly, you can cure these diseases or reduce the pronounced symptoms and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Dexilant can be used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of the same diseases, but in this case, changes the dose of the drug Dexilant.
Instructions for use are important for the competent treatment of pathologies: you need to know the dosage, the regimen of the drug, the time of the break, the duration of the course of use, and much more.
This product is intended for internal use, regardless of food, before or after its intake. In addition, this pharmacological drug is allowed to be used in another way: it is necessary to open the capsule and pour its contents onto a tablespoon, then mix it with applesauce and without rushing, use it inside without chewing.
In the treatment of erosive esophagitis, the following dosage is used:
- Once a day, 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 designed for a person with a moderate severity of the disease.
- In case of severe development, 60 mg per day is applied, lasting 6 months.
- A person who has some disturbances in the functioning of the liver of moderate severity should use the drug at 30 mg per day.
For older people, a change in the dose of the drug is not required.
Analogues of Dexilant
There are situations when it is impossible to find a specific drug, so they are replaced with others that are similar in pharmacological properties. Dexilant, an analogue of which can be found in any pharmacy, can also be replaced with other drugs.
- Barol tablets are used for internal use to treat problems with the gastrointestinal tract. They help reduce the secretion of gastric juice, are a good substitute for Dexilant 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 for high acidity and heartburn.
- "Velosis" is a medicine used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum. This drug also helps to reduce acidity in the stomach and is a good analogue of Dexilant.
- "Gerdin" - a tool that relates to proton pump inhibitors, 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.
Dexilant: the price of a medicine
The cost of such a drug can vary significantly, depending on some factors, for example, 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 mass. In all regions, the price of Dexilant is approximately the same. The analogue of the tool does not differ much in price.
The use of Dexilant analogues
For a competent and successful treatment of the disease, it is necessary to know the correct use of drugs that have a similar effect with the Dexilant.
Its analogs are successfully used in therapy.
- "Borol." It is used to treat stomach diseases, reduces the formation of hydrochloric acid and eliminates heartburn. Its use should not exceed 1 tablet per day. This drug should be used strictly according to the recommendation of a doctor, observing all the rules and time of administration.
- "Velos". Instructions for use give 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 duration of use is 4 weeks. With long-term treatment of diseases of the digestive system, the dose is reduced to 10 mg per day, 1 time per day.
- "Gerardin." Instructions for use of this medication are as follows: it must be taken once a day for 20 mg in the presence of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. In complex 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 some complications and side effects.
Side effects of Dexilant 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 analogue, like the drug itself, has the following side effects:
- diarrhea, vomiting, nausea;
- redness and itching of the skin;
- bad sleep;
- headaches and dizziness;
- decreased appetite;
- weakness and malaise;
- swelling of the oral mucosa, swelling of the face is possible.
Contraindications
For the use of Dexilant and its substitutes, there are such contraindications as:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- children under 18 years old;
- allergic reactions;
- intolerance to any component of the drug.
Dexilant: analogues, prices
The cost of medicines similar to Dexilant is not constant. The price also depends on the place of residence, pharmacy, the amount of the drug and other things. 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.