Brand Name Kexol 30mg Capsule
Salt Composition

Lansoprazole (30mg)

Strength 30mg
Product Form Capsule
Pack 10 Capsule(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Gastro Intestional Tract

SubCategory

anti-ulcer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Cadex Laboratories

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Cadex Laboratories, a - 314, Third Floor, Siddhi Vinayak Tower, b/h Dcp Office & Adani Cng Pump, Off, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Hwy, Makarba, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380051
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    Medical Description of Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Kexol 30mg Capsule contains Lansoprazole 30mg. Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitors (PPIs),it is an  anti-ulcer agents used to treat the stomach, duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It decreases the stomach acid secretion & relieves ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. It is  used in the combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin, or clarithromycin, and a metronidazole, or tinidazole; acid related to dyspepsia, and active benign gastric ulcers. Furthermore, it is used to treat the stress ulcers and acid secretion during the intake of painkillers (NSAIDs).

    This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc, liver dysfunction, vitamin, and mineral deficiency.


    Kexol 30mg Capsule Uses

    Kexol is used in the treatment of the following conditions such as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Gastro- duodenal ulcers, Acid related to dyspepsia, and Active benign gastric ulcer. 


    Kexol 30mg Capsule Benefits

    Erosive esophagitis

    The swelling of esophagus (muscular tube helps food moves from throat to the stomach) is called Esophagitis. It caused due to excess acid production back flow from stomach to esophagus, resulting a condition called Erosive esophagitis; it should irritate, and damages the lining of the esophagus. This medicine is used to treat this acid suppression in the stomach.

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

    GERD occurs due to stomach acid frequently flows backwards direction from stomach to the esophagus, leads to develop heartburn, and acid indigestion. Primarily it can manage with lifestyle changes, and using OTC (Over the counter) medicines. Also, sometimes need surgery. This medicine is used to treat this backflow acid secretion in the stomach.

    Helicobacter pylori infection

    H. Pylori causes infection to the lining of the stomach called H. Pylori infection, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. This medicine is used in combination with antibiotic (amoxicillin or clarithromycin) and a metronidazole or tinidazole to treat this bacterial infection.

    Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

    Tumours formed in the pancreas and duodenum leads to produce gastrin hormone, which in turn causes more acid secretion in the stomach is called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine is used to treat this acid suppression in the stomach due to tumours.

    Gastro - duodenal ulcers 

    By increasing the stomach acid secretion leads to develop gastro-duodenal ulcers. This medicine is used to treat this excessive stomach acid production. Also used to treat with the stress ulcers. 

    Acid related to dyspepsia

    It causes acid reflux, acid secretion from the mouth to the stomach, leads to develop chest pain called them as acid related to dyspepsia. This medicine is used to treat this acid reflux stomach ulcers.

    Active benign gastric ulcer

    Gastric ulcers lead to develop heart burn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, or sores in the lining of the stomach, leads to develop stomach, or gastric ulcers. This medicine is used to treat this gastric ulcers.


    Kexol 30mg Capsule Indication

    Kexol 30mg Capsule is used in the treatment of the following conditions such as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Gastro- duodenal ulcers, Acid related to dyspepsia, and Active benign gastric ulcer.

    Kexol (Lansoprazole) can also prescribe with the combination of antibiotic (amoxicillin, or clarithromycin), and a metronidazole, or tinidazole to treat H. Pylori infection. Also used to treat with the stress ulcers, arises due to intake of NSAIDs. The course of this medicine is up to 8 weeks, infection not suppresses, increase the course for more than 8 weeks in some cases. But, in children should not be given more than 8 weeks. Swallow whole Capsuleat once. Don’t break, chewed, or crushed the Capsule.


    Mechanism of action of Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Lansoprazole acts on the final step of gastric acid secretion; it blocks the acid-releasing gastric parietal cell of the stomach. A parietal cell of the stomach contains H+/K+ ATP Pumps, which help in acid secretion and then inhibit acid production by blocking these H+K+ ATP pumps. This action will last up to 24 hours, in between, more pumps will be produced by the stomach, which indicates the need to take the next dose to prevent acid production in the stomach


    How Kexol 30mg Capsule works

    Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, works by inhibiting the action of proton pumps (presented in the parietal cells of the stomach, involves acid secretion). Then it decreases the acid secretion from the stomach.


    Kexol 30mg Capsule Contraindication

    This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc, liver dysfunction, vitamin, and mineral deficiency.


    Kexol 30mg Capsule Side Effects

    • Diarrhoea
    • Stomach pain
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Muscle or joint pain
    • Headache


    FAQs for Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Does Kexol 30mg (Lansoprazole 30mg) Capsule have habit-forming drug?

    No, Kexol 30mg Capsule doesn’t have habit-forming drug

    What is the time duration for Kexol 30mg Capsule to react on body?

    Kexol 30mg Capsule shows its action within 1 to 3 hours after administration. It will take 2 to 3 days for a better relief and 4 to 5 weeks will take for complete relief.

    How long Kexol 30mg Capsule will sustain in our body?

    Kexol 30mg Capsule remains for 24hrs in our body.

    It is safe during pregnancy?

    No. Likewise, it is not safe during pregnancy. Furthermore, it shows effect to the fetus. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Can we take over years of time?

    Long-term use of this medicine leads to develop atrophic gastritis, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.


    Precautions and general warning of Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Alcohol

    No results were found, not get proper information. By using of alcohol leads to develop acidity, leads to worsen the patient health conditions. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Driving or operating machinery

    No. Kexol 30mg Capsule is not safe to drive after administration. It causes dizziness, sleepiness, and alters the ability to drive. 

    Pregnancy

    No. This Capsule is not safe during pregnancy. It shows effect to the fetus. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Breast Feeding

    No. Kexol 30mg Capsule is not safe during breastfeeding. It shows the effect on the babies, secreted through the breast milk. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Kidney Problem

    Yes. This Capsule is safe in patients with kidney diseases. It doesn’t show effect on the kidneys. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Liver Disease

    This Capsule should be used with cautious in patients with hepatic dysfunction; hepatic impairment, or liver diseases. Then it leads to risk of liver dysfunction or liver damage. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or the replacement is needed.


    How to Take Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Kexol 30mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before the meal as prescribed by the doctor. Take this medicine at a fixed time intervals. It is better, try to finish your dinner three hours before going to bed, for reducing the acid secretion in the stomach.

    Take the correct dose and duration of medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow whole Capsuleat once. Don’t break, chewed or crushed the Capsule.


    Use of Kexol 30mg Capsule in Adult

    It is considered safe to use this medicine in adults. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Kexol 30mg Capsule in children

    No information is available regarding the use of this medicine in children who are below 1 year old. Kindly consult with the doctor.


    Use of Kexol 30mg Capsule in Elderly Patients

    It is considered safe to use this medicine and dose adjustment is not required in an elderly patient. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Other general warnings

    If your allergy to Lansoprazole. Informed to the doctor before prescribing this medicine. If you noticed any allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. Immediately meet your doctor, for a better quality of a life.


    Talk to your doctor if

    • If you’re allergic to the composition of the medicines
    • If you’re using any concomitant medications
    • If you’re not responding to the treatment


    General instructions

    Kexol 30mg (Lansoprazole 30mg) Capsule is used in the treatment of the following conditions such as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Gastro- duodenal ulcers, Acid related to dyspepsia, and Active benign gastric ulcer.

    Lansoprazole can also prescribe with the combination of antibiotic (amoxicillin, or clarithromycin), and a metronidazole, or tinidazole to treat H. Pylori infection. Also used to treat with the stress ulcers, arises due to intake of NSAIDs. The course of this medicine is up to 8 weeks, infection not suppress, increase the course for more than 8 weeks in some cases.


    Drug Interaction of Kexol 30mg Capsule

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Methotrexate

    Methotrexate is an antimetabolite used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine alters the action of methotrexate. 

    Nelfinavir

    Nelfinavir is an antiviral drug. This medicine alters the action of nelfinavir.

    Ketoconazole

    Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug used to treat fungal infection. This medicine alters the action of ketoconazole.

    Warfarin

    Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug. This medicine increases the levels of warfarin in our body leads to increase in INR levels. It leads to risk of serious bleeding.

    Digoxin

    Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to treat irregular heartbeats. This medicine alters the action of digoxin.

    Diazepam

    Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat seizures. This medicine alters the action of diazepam.

    Phenytoin

    Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to treat trigeminal neuralgia. This medicine alters the action of phenytoin.

    Clarithromycin, and amoxicillin

    These are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine alters the action of clarithromycin, and amoxicillin. 

    Drug-Food Interaction

    By using this medicine with food should be maintained time gap at least 1 hour before the meals for better effectiveness of the medicine. By using this medicine with spicy, fatty foods, alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, etc, should be avoided for better effectiveness of the medicine.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Liver Disease

    Lansoprazole primarily conversation of its active form occurs in the liver. It should be used with cautious in patients with hepatic dysfunction; hepatic impairment, or liver diseases. Then it leads to risk of liver dysfunction or liver damage. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or the replacement is needed.

    Osteoporosis

    It is a bone disease, becomes bones weak. Long-term use of pantoprazole can cause calcium deficiency, leads to show effect on bones. Calcium, and vitamin D supplements are given with pantoprazole to minimize this calcium, and vitamin deficiency. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Hypomagnesemia

    By long-term using of this medicine leads to develop hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels), leads to develop dizziness, shivering, muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or fits. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or the replacement is needed.

    Diarrhoea

    By using of this medicine leads to develop diarrhoea. This drug should be used cautious in patients with gastrointestinal disease; especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsen the patient health conditions. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Lupus erythematous

    By using of this medicine leads to develop lupus erythematous (an autoimmune disease forms lupus, which affects the joints, brain, kidneys, akin, and other organs), leads to develop tiredness, joint pain, rashes, or lesions on the skin. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or the replacement is needed.

    Bone fractures

    By long-term using of this medicine leads to develop bone fractures (occurs due to deficiency of calcium supplement). Calcium, and vitamin D supplements are given with pantoprazole to minimize this calcium, and vitamin deficiency. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Vitamin B12 deficiency

    By long-term using of this medicine leads to develop vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 supplements are given with pantoprazole to minimize this vitamin deficiency. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.


    Over Dose

    Take the doses properly as directed by the doctor. Do not be taken as overdose. If you are taken unfortunately, immediately meet the doctor, for a better quality of life.


    Missed Dose

    Probably do not skip the dose of lansoprazole as directed by the doctor. If you skipped the dose, take immediately. If you skipped the dose, it’s nearer to next dose, take properly one dose, do not be taken as double the dose. It leads to overdose, immediately meet the doctor, for the better life.


    Storage and Disposal

    Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.

    Protect from light and heat.

    Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.

    Disposed properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Kexol 30mg Capsule contains Lansoprazole 30mg.

    Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), anti-ulcer agents used to treat the stomach, and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

    It decreases the stomach acid secretion. It decreases the stomach acid secretion. It relieves ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, used in combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin, or clarithromycin, and a metronidazole, or tinidazole; acid related dyspepsia, and active benign gastric ulcers.

    Furthermore, it is used to treat the stress ulcers and acid secretion during the intake of painkillers (NSAIDs).

    Likewise, it is better, try to finish your dinner three hours before going to bed, for reducing the acid secretion in the stomach.