Deltone 30mg Strip Of 10 Capsules
Deltone 30 MG Description
Deltone 30 mg capsule helps reduce the acid production in the stomach. Deltone 30 mg capsule contains dexlansoprazole as the active ingredient. Excessive acid damages the cells lining our stomach and
oesophagus (the food pipe) causing ulcers and inflammation. This capsule thus relieves symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn. This capsule is not recommended in children below 12 years of age. Deltone 30 mg capsule should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea are among the common side-effects exhibited by the medicine. Reach out to your doctor or nearest hospital if you experience severe diarrhoea with watery stools, fever, pain in the abdomen along blood in the stool. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Deltone 30 mg capsule.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹156.72 |
You Save | ₹6.53 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Dexlansoprazole(30.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses of Deltone 30 MG
- Deltone 30 mg capsule is used to treat Erosive Oesophagitis (a condition wherein the lining of the oesophagus is damaged due to excessive stomach acid production causing ulcer formation and inflammation)....
- It is also used to treat heartburn (acidity) caused by a condition known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the oesophagus [tube between the throat and stomach])....
- It provides relief from excessive acid in the stomach
- This capsule also finds use in the maintenance of healed erosive Oesophagitis.
Contraindications of Deltone 30 MG
- If you are allergic to the active component dexlansoprazole, or any other ingredient in the capsule.
- If you are on or consuming medications that contain Rilpivirine or Atazanavir or other anti-HIV medications.
- If you are consuming herbal products like St. John's Wort (a flowering plant used to treat mood and nervous system related disorders).
- If you are on methotrexate (a medicine used in the treatment of cancer and psoriasis-like skin condition).
- If you are on a blood-thinning agent like warfarin.
- If you have very low levels of vitamin B-12.
Side effects of Deltone 30 MG
- Nausea
- Stomach ache/ abdominal pain
- Flatulence and gases
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Deltone 30 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are pregnant or planning for a pregnancy.
- You are breastfeeding/lactating.
- You are planning for any surgery.
- You are allergic to any active or non-active ingredients in the capsule.
- You are suffering from osteoporosis or other bone-related diseases as these classes of medicines tend to increase the risk of fractures.
- You are suffering from deficiency of magnesium or taking diuretic medication (class of drug prescribed to remove excess salt and water from the body) that leads to the condition of hypomagnesemia (low concentration of magnesium in the blood). ...
- You are suffering from liver disease and/ or autoimmune disease (a condition wherein our own body's defence cells attack and destroy our body cells ) like SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus).
- You have low levels of vitamin B12.
- You experience serious diarrhoea with watery stools and stomach aches, as dexlansoprazole makes an individual prone to Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea.
- You experience pain or tenderness in your abdomen, blood in your stool and nausea as it can be a condition of stomach polyps (funidc gland polyp) generally seen on long term use of dexlansoprazole
Mode of Action of Deltone 30 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Deltone 30 MG
- Deltone 30 mg capsules should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow the capsule as a whole with a glass of water on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before a meal.
- It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- And do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Deltone 30 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Anti-viral drugs like Rilpivirine or Atazanavir or other anti-HIV medications along with dexlansoprazole should be avoided as dexlansoprazole may affect the antiviral drugs.
- Do not use Deltone 30 mg capsule if you are on blood-thinning medication like warfarin or phenprocoumon as both the medicines together may lead to increased bleeding that might prove fatal.
- Deltone 30 mg capsule when used along with methotrexate for the long term have shown to have a toxic effect.
- Dexlansoprazole reduces the absorption of medicines like iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole which are dependent on gastric acidity for their mechanism....
- Inform your doctor if you are on St.John's Wort (a flowering plant used to treat mood and nervous system related disorders) as it may decrease the efficiency of dexlansoprazole.
- Close monitoring is advised in patients who are on water pills (class of drug prescribed to remove excess salt and water from the body) like Bumetanide (Bumex), Furosemide (Lasix), along with Deltone 30 mg capsule as diuretics tend to cause magnesium imbalance and dexlansoprazole worsens the condition....
- Discuss with your doctor any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.
Storage and disposal of Deltone 30 MG
- Store Deltone 30 mg capsule at room temperature (10-30°C) in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
- Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Dosage of Deltone 30 MG
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Deltone 30 mg capsule for treating gastritis?
Q: Does Deltone 30 mg capsule work similar to an antacid?
Q: Can I take this medicine with Acetaminophen?
Q: Can I take Deltone 30 mg capsule with food?
References
- LactMed - Dexlansoprazole [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
- Dexlansoprazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
- CDSCO - Dexlansoprazole [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
- DailyMed - DEXILANT [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
- USFDA - Dexlansoprazole [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
- Dexlansoprazole - Drugs.com [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2021 [cited 7 March 2022]
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