Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take  Dexilant with a full glass of water.
Dexilant may be taken with or without food.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.
To heal erosive esophagitis and relieve heartburn, Dexilant is usually given for up to 6 months in adults, and for 4 to 16 weeks in children ages 12 through 17. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using Dexilant.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Dexilant.
Dexilant may also affect a drug-screening urine test and you may have false results. Tell the laboratory staff that you use this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
 Detailed Dexilant dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
