Dexlansoprazole vs Lansoprazole
Compare Dexlansoprazole and Lansoprazole side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Dexlansoprazole | Lansoprazole | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Proton Pump Inhibitor | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Acid reflux (GERD), Heartburn, Peptic esophagitis | Acid reflux (GERD), Duodenal ulcer, Esophagitis, H. pylori infection, Stomach ulcer, Zollinger-ellison syndrome |
| Generic price | From $3.71 each, about $111 for 30 (60 mg capsule (DR)) | From $0.11 each, about $3.18 for 30 (30 mg capsule (DR)) |
| Brand price | Dexilant: from $9.84 each, about $295 for 30 (60 mg capsule (DR)) | Prevacid: from $13.22 each, about $397 for 30 (30 mg capsule (DR)); other forms from $13.21 per item (30 mg solutab (DR)) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 62% less than the brand | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |