ULCEZOLE 60 MG 20 CAP

* Indications and Usage:

– Healing of Erosive Esophagitis (EE), all grades for up to 8 weeks

– Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis (EE) and for relief of heartburn, for up to 6 months

– Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), for treatment of associated heartburn for 4 weeks

* Mechanism of Action:

Dexlansoprazole is a PPI that suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the (H+, K+)-ATPase in the gastric parietal cell. By acting specifically on the proton pump, Dexlansoprazole blocks the final step of acid production.

* Dosage:

– 30 mg or 60 mg once daily

– Can be taken without regard to food