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DEXLANSOPRAZOLE

Proton Pump Inhibitors
Gastrointestinal Approved 2017-04-19

Dexlansoprazole is a medication used for patients 12 years and older who suffer from acid-related esophageal conditions. It helps patients with the healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis and provides ongoing relief from heartburn once the tissue has healed. Additionally, it treats the heartburn symptoms associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Source: FDA Label • Viatris • Proton Pump Inhibitor

How DEXLANSOPRAZOLE Works

This drug works by suppressing the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. It targets and inhibits the (H+, K+)-ATPase enzyme, also known as the proton pump, located on the surface of gastric parietal cells. By binding to this enzyme, it blocks the final step of acid production.

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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2017-04-19
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE

DEXLANSOPRAZOLE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
26 FDA actions from 2017 to 2025
Nov 2025 ORIGINAL
Update
Aug 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jan 2024 ORIGINAL
Update

What DEXLANSOPRAZOLE Treats

3 indications

DEXLANSOPRAZOLE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2017. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Erosive Esophagitis
  • Heartburn
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

18 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT02615184 TAK-390MR_205 2022-501350-11-00, U1111-1166-8811 Ph 2 terminated A Study to Check the Safety of Dexlansoprazole and Learn If it Can Heal Erosive Esophagitis (EE) and Keep it Healed in Children 2 to 11 Years Old
NCT02616302 TAK-390MR_204 2022-501349-64-00, U1111-1166-8748 Ph 2 active not recruiting A Study to Check the Safety of Dexlansoprazole and Learn if it Can Treat Symptomatic Nonerosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children 2 to 11 Years Old
NCT01216293 results posted TAK-390MR_104 U1111-1116-1638 Ph 1 completed Effect of Dexlansoprazole on Bone Homeostasis
NCT04877834 BABE CB-035-DEX(D)-2020 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of DelanzoᵀᴹDR 60mg (Dexlansoprazole) Capsule With Dexilant® 60mg (Dexlansoprazole) Capsule in Healthy Pakistani Subjects.
NCT02442752 TAK-390MR_108 2014-001642-16, U1111-1162-4853 Ph 1 withdrawn Phase 1 Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules for Acid-Related Disorders in Infants Aged 1 to 11 Months
NCT02873689 results posted TAK-390MR_302 U1111-1171-1002 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety of Dexlansoprazole on Heartburn Relief in Chinese Patients
NCT03316976 results posted TAK-390MR_106 U1111-1192-7711, CTR20160792 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of Dexlansoprazole 30 Milligram (mg) and 60 mg Delayed-release Capsules in Healthy Chinese Participants
NCT02873702 results posted TAK-390MR_301 U1111-1142-0320 Ph 3 terminated Efficacy and Safety of Dexlansoprazole in Healing and Maintaining Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
NCT02351960 results posted DEX-P4-001 U1111-1155-8622 Ph 4 completed Dexlansoprazole in Asian Participants With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
NCT02162758 results posted DEX-P4-003 U1111-1152-6767 Ph 2 terminated Effect of Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QD and 60 mg BID on Recurrence of Intestinal Metaplasia in Subjects Who Have Achieved Complete Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus With Radiofrequency Ablation
NCT01149395 10-0417 Ph 1 completed Can E-cadherin Found in Tissue/Blood be Valuable in Identifying & Monitoring Patients With Post-proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)-Responsive Heartburn
NCT01093755 results posted 09-007252 Ph 4 completed Does Intensive Acid Suppression Reduce Esophageal Inflammation and Recurrent Barrett's Esophagus Following Ablation?
NCT01642615 results posted TAK-390MR_207 U1111-1128-6117, 2012-001681-15 Ph 2 completed Safety and Efficacy of Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules for Healing of Erosive Esophagitis and Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis and Relief of Heartburn in Adolescents
NCT02096458 results posted TAK-390MR(OD)_107 U1111-1152-9255 Ph 1 completed Sensory Evaluation of Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets
NCT01642602 results posted TAK-390MR_206 U1111-1128-5977, 2012-001680-72 Ph 2 completed Safety and Efficacy of Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules in Treating Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adolescents
NCT01479231 11-003759 Ph 1, Ph 2 withdrawn Predictors of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
NCT01045096 results posted T-P107-174 U1111-1112-1684 Ph 1 completed Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dexlansoprazole in Pediatric Subjects With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
NCT00627016 results posted T-GD07-170 U1111-1113-9537 Ph 3 completed A Study of Dexlansoprazole Modified Release Formulation to Treat Night Heartburn
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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DEXLANSOPRAZOLE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

DEXLANSOPRAZOLE is indicated for the treatment of Erosive Esophagitis; Heartburn; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

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