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I have acid reflux & mild gastritis--looking for best otc med--am on dexilant (dexlansoprazole) & carafate (temp)...will be traveling & need convenience (no carafate).
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Gerd: Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and Carafate are good combination, either you can leave of the Carafate during travel and may be okay with that, if symptoms bothers off of Carafate, try ranitidine 150 mg at night.l
Answered 9/22/2015
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