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Can I Take Dexilant And Gaviscon At Different Timings?
Question: Can you use Dexilant in the morning and then use extra strength Gaviscon later in the day?
Brief Answer:
Can use Dexilant in the morning/extra strength Gaviscon later in the day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Dexilant is a PPIs with generic name "Lansoprazole". It is used early in the morning (prior to eating).
Extra strength Gaviscon is an antacid and is used after meal during/later in the day.
So, you can use Dexilant in the morning, and Gaviscon later in the day.
Hope it cleared up your doubts!
Dr.Klerida
Can use Dexilant in the morning/extra strength Gaviscon later in the day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Dexilant is a PPIs with generic name "Lansoprazole". It is used early in the morning (prior to eating).
Extra strength Gaviscon is an antacid and is used after meal during/later in the day.
So, you can use Dexilant in the morning, and Gaviscon later in the day.
Hope it cleared up your doubts!
Dr.Klerida
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