** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. Dexilant [dexlansoprazole] is a proton pump inhibitor for the treatment of GERD and bone pain and abnormal heart rhythm are rare side effects of the drug], so please take as recommended by them [14 days] 2. before opting for OTC [over the counter] medicine take an opinion of Gastroenterologist or medicine specialist who might ask for an investigation like endoscopy, gastric analysis, hemoglobin? till then . Do not lie down immediately after food. . Head high position at night (during sleep) . Take small nonbulky meals . Bland and soft diet, avoid chilies and sour or fatty food . Stop irritant drugs (pain killers) . Take: green gram,bitter gourd,white gourd melon,old brown rice,piper longum,garlic, honey,amla,rice gruel,cucumber,banana, watermelon, pomegranate,tomato, carrot,lukewarm water. . Avoid newly harvested rice, chickpea flour, black/horse gram, potato, brinjal, buttermilk, spices, tea/coffee, junk food, daytime sleeping, salt and salt items in excess (chutney, sauce, pickles, chips,namkeen), sesame. . Suck a piece of clove (for immediate relief) . Suck 10 gm jaggery every day (after meals) for constant acidity.