WILSOP CAP 60MG (30s)

Wilsop® 60 mg capsules (30‑count)—containing dexlansoprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI):

 What Is Wilsop 60 mg

• Active Ingredient: Dexlansoprazole 60 mg (dual delayed‑release formulation)

• Manufacturer: Wilsons Pharmaceuticals (Pakista

• Form: Oral capsules; pack of 30

Uses & Therapeutic Benefits

Wilsop 60 mg is primarily used to:

• Heal erosive esophagitis (EE): Standard dose is 60 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks Maintain healing and relieve heartburn: Switch to 30 mg daily for up to 6 months once EE is healed

• Treat symptomatic non‑erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): 30 mg once daily for ~4 weeks 

Mechanism: Dexlansoprazole suppresses gastric acid by inhibiting the H⁺/K⁺‑ATPase proton pump in stomach parietal cells, offering prolonged acid control longer than traditional PPIs 

 Dosage & Administration

• Adults (≥12 years): Take 60 mg capsule once daily, before a meal; swallow whole without chewing or crushing .

• If unable to swallow, capsule may be opened and contents mixed with applesauce—but consumed immediately without chewing

• Duration:

  • 8 weeks for healing erosive esophagitis.

  • 4 weeks for non‑erosive GERD.

  • Maintenance dose (30 mg) up to 6 months as needed with doctor supervision 

 Common Side Effects

Most frequent and usually mild:

• Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, gas, and flatulence

• Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting

• Weight loss, oropharyngeal pain, hot flashes, rash or pruritus