DGL is deglycyrrhizinated licorice root you take 20 min before food I take400 mgs say on bottle protects stomach lining by stimulating mucous formation and secretion Helps relieve conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (demulcent )Helps with abdominal pain and burning sensation in stomach consult a health care practioner if symptons persist or worsen I am trying to get off Dexilant you can buy at a heath food store or google it on line to were to buy it as it is a natural product hope this will be a help to you I think it takes a while to see full effects as it is not a drug