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Kapidex Delayed Release Capsules

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Kapidex Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Kapidex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole)  Structural Formula Illustration

Healing of Erosive Esophagitis

KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules) is indicated for healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE) for up to 8 weeks.

Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis

KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules) is indicated to maintain healing of EE for up to 6 months.

Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules) is indicated for the treatment of heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for ...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Kapidex Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
  • severe stomach pain; or
  • worsening heartburn.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas;
  • diarrhea; or
  • stuffy nose, sneezing, or other cold symptoms.

This is not a complete li...

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