Kapidex Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 23, 2021.
Generic name: dexlansoprazole 30mg
Dosage form: capsule, delayed release
Recommended Dose
KAPIDEX is available as capsules in 30 mg and 60 mg strengths for adult use. Directions for use in each indication are summarized in Table 1.
Indication | Recommended Dose | Frequency |
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Healing of EE | 60 mg | Once daily for up to 8 weeks |
Maintenance of Healed EE | 30 mg | Once daily* |
Symptomatic Non-Erosive GERD | 30 mg | Once daily for 4 weeks |
Special Populations
No adjustment for KAPIDEX is necessary for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A). Consider a maximum daily dose of 30 mg for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B). No studies have been conducted in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.5)].
No dosage adjustment is necessary for elderly patients or for patients with renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5)].
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