DDR 60 mg Capsule MR

DDR 60 mg Capsule MR contains dexlansoprazole 60 mg in each capsule. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce excess stomach acid. DDR 60 mg Capsule MR is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis, and relief of heartburn symptoms linked to acid reflux.

How it works: Dexlansoprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid released into the stomach. As a capsule, DDR 60 mg Capsule MR is made to release medicine in a modified way so the acid control lasts longer.

DDR 60 mg Capsule MR is the higher-strength dexlansoprazole capsule in this product line, so it is generally chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression or when a lower dose is not enough. Because it is a 60 mg modified-release capsule, it is not meant to be opened or chewed, and the effect is designed to last through the day rather than act like a quick antacid.

• GERD
• Heartburn due to acid reflux
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance treatment after esophageal healing
• Reduction of excess stomach acid

• Swallow DDR 60 mg Capsule MR whole with water; do not chew, crush, or open the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If swallowing is difficult, ask a pharmacist before altering the capsule, because it is a modified-release form.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to.

Each DDR 60 mg Capsule MR provides 60 mg of dexlansoprazole. This strength is commonly used once daily, but the exact schedule and length of treatment depend on the condition being treated and your doctor’s plan. Do not take more than prescribed; the doctor decides whether this 60 mg strength is right for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Dexlansoprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Constipation
• Upper respiratory infection symptoms

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before using DDR 60 mg Capsule MR.
• Long-term PPI use may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• Report persistent diarrhea, because acid-suppressing medicines can sometimes be linked to C. difficile infection.
• Tell your clinician about any history of osteoporosis or frequent fractures.
• Use caution if you need medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• Avoid taking it as a quick rescue medicine for sudden chest pain or severe symptoms that may need urgent evaluation.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, ask your doctor whether this strength is appropriate.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate, especially at higher doses
• Drugs that need stomach acid for absorption, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• HIV medicines such as atazanavir or rilpivirine
• Digoxin

Store DDR 60 mg Capsule MR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.