Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR

Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR is a prescription gastro health medicine that contains dexlansoprazole 60 mg in each capsule. Dexlansoprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and erosive esophagitis in adults when a doctor decides this higher-strength capsule is appropriate.

How it works: Dexlansoprazole in Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR blocks the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, so the stomach makes less acid. The capsule is a modified-release form, which helps the medicine work for longer after it is swallowed.

Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR is the higher-strength version of dexlansoprazole in this product line, so it is usually chosen for people who need stronger acid control or who have not responded well to lower doses. Because it is an MR capsule, it is designed to release medicine in a way that helps maintain acid suppression over time, rather than acting like a quick antacid.

• GERD
• Frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance after healing of erosive esophagitis
• Acid reflux symptoms

• Swallow Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• It can be taken with or without food, so you do not need to time it around meals unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use the capsule as a quick-relief antacid for sudden heartburn; it works best when taken consistently.
• Follow the labeled pack instructions and your doctor’s directions for the full treatment course.

Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR provides dexlansoprazole 60 mg per capsule. This strength is commonly used once daily when a prescriber wants stronger acid suppression, and the doctor decides the right dose and duration based on the condition being treated. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; typical dexlansoprazole regimens use 1 capsule per day unless your clinician tells you otherwise.

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
• Dizziness

• Lantas-DX 60 Capsule MR is a higher-strength PPI, so it should be used only when a doctor has assessed that this dose is appropriate.
• Long-term use of dexlansoprazole may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of osteoporosis or low magnesium.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, ask your pharmacist before opening or altering the capsule.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice if you have been taking it regularly.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting alcohol may help your condition.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools, seek medical care promptly.

• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or other HIV medicines that need stomach acid
• Iron salts or other medicines whose absorption can be affected by lower stomach acid

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