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How KAPIDEX is different
KAPIDEX is the first and only acid reflux disease treatment that gives you two releases of medicine in one pill.
KAPIDEX works by turning off many of the millions of tiny pumps in your stomach that produce acid. Like shift workers in a factory, KAPIDEX releases one shift of medicine within an hour of taking it to decrease the amount of acid in your stomach. Around 4–5 hours later, KAPIDEX releases a second shift of medicine.
The key to the second release is in the way the Dual Delayed Release™ (DDR) formulation combines two different types of granules in one pill. See how the DDR formulation provides two releases of medicine in one pill.
Clinical studies
Clinical studies have shown that KAPIDEX provides up to 24 hours of daytime and nighttime heartburn relief. Studies also showed KAPIDEX heals damage (erosions) to the esophagus that can be part of acid reflux disease. See study results showing the effectiveness of KAPIDEX.
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Uses of KAPIDEX
Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks.
Important Safety Information
KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. Please see full Prescribing Information for KAPIDEX.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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