Dexlansoprazole can be taken without regard to food. It should be swallowed whole.
Alternatively, Dexlansoprazole capsules can be administered as follows:
- Open capsule
- Sprinkle intact granules on one tablespoon
- Swallow immediately.
Granules should not be chewed.
If a capsule is missed at its usual time, it should be taken as soon as possible. But if it is too close to the time of the next dose, only the prescribed dose should be taken at the appointed time. A double dose should not be taken.