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Compare Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Pantoprazole (Protonix) and dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) are both proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications. They’re FDA approved to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other gastrointestinal conditions. They’re both available by prescription only. Both medications are typically taken once a day and can be taken with or without food. Dexilant is unique because it’s a delayed-release capsule, so it may last longer than other PPIs, including pantoprazole. Dexilant, though, is typically more expensive than pantoprazole.

  • Pantoprazole (Protonix)
    Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
  • Pantoprazole (Protonix)
    Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

  • Summary of Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

    Summary for Proton pump inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Pantoprazole (Protonix) is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI). It's used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children. It's also used to treat other conditions involving too much stomach acid, such as erosive esophagitis, in adults only. Pantoprazole (Protonix) is taken by mouth, typically once daily for most conditions. Some of the more common side effects of this medication include headache and diarrhea. Pantoprazole (Protonix) isn't available over-the-counter (OTC).

    Summary for PPI
    Prescription only

    Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) is a prescription medication used to treat conditions caused by too much stomach acid, such as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It's a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which means it blocks acid from "getting pumped" into the stomach. Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) can be taken by adults and children ages 12 years and older. It's typically taken once daily, with or without food. Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) doesn't cause many side effects, but some of the more common ones include diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain.

  • Indications of Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

    Indications for
    •Short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    •Erosive esophagitis
    •Other medical conditions that cause too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
    Indications for
    •Erosive esophagitis (EE)
    •Maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn
    •Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Pros and Cons of Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

    Pros and Const for Proton pump inhibitor
    Pros
    •Can continue to use with antacids, such as calcium carbonate
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Oral tablets can be taken without regard to food
    •Available in oral granules and suspension for people with trouble swallowing
    Cons
    •Long-term use might weaken bones and raise the risk of bone fractures
    •Might cause or worsen lupus
    •Interacts with warfarin (Coumadin), which can raise the risk of bleeding
    •Not available over-the-counter
    Pros and Const for PPI
    Pros
    •Can take with or without food
    •Only taken once a day
    •Granules inside the capsules can be mixed with water or applesauce, so convenient for people with difficulty swallowing pills
    •FDA-approved for children age 12 and older
    Cons
    •Long-term use might weaken bones and raise the risk of bone fracture(s)
    •Might cause a false-positive urine drug test
    •Not safe for people with severe liver problems
    •Can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels

  • Common Side Effects of Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (12%)
    •Diarrhea (9%)
    •Nausea (7%)
    •Belly pain (6%)

    Please note: Side effect percentages are listed for adults with GERD.

    Common Side Effects for

    Adults

    •Diarrhea (5%)
    •Belly pain (4%)
    •Nausea (3%)

    Children

    •Headache (more than 5%)
    •Belly pain (more than 5%)
    •Diarrhea (more than 5%)
    •Common cold (more than 5%)
    •Mouth and throat pain (more than 5%)

  • Warnings of Pantoprazole vs. Dexilant

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of hiding symptoms of a more serious problem
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Severe infectious diarrhea
    •Bone fractures
    •Skin reactions
    •Lupus
    •Low vitamin B12 and magnesium levels
    •Interaction with other medications
    •Inaccurate lab work
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of hiding symptoms of a more serious condition
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Severe infectious diarrhea
    •Bone fractures
    •Skin reactions
    •Lupus
    •Low vitamin B12 and magnesium levels
    •Interaction with other medications

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