What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Esomeprazole | Dexlansoprazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) |
| Used for | • treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect | Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for: • Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE). ( 1.1 ) • Maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn. ( 1.2 ) • Treatment… |
| Usual adult dose | Adults 18 years of age and older. | Adults and 16 weeks in patients 12 to 17 years of age. |
| Children | Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. | ? The safety and effectiveness of dexlansoprazole have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age for the healing of all grades of EE, the maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn, and treatment of heartburn associated with symp… |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | Yes |
| Common side effects | • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days • you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months • you get diarrhea • you develop a rash or joint pain | The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precau… |
| Pregnancy | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies with dexlansoprazole use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Dexlansoprazole is the R-enantiomer of lansoprazole, and published observat… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherEsomeprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI) and Dexlansoprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI). Esomeprazole is used for: • treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect Dexlansoprazole is used for: Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for: • Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE). ( 1.1 ) • Maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn. ( 1.2 ) • Treatment…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.