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Gepan 40mg Tablet

By GUFIC BIOSCIENCES LTD

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

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MRP ₹55.90

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Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
Antacid

Medical Description

Gepan Tablet is a medicine used to reduce acid production in stomach. It is used for the treatment of ulcers and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It contains pantoprazole

as an active ingredient. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking a pump called the proton pump in the stomach wall responsible for the formation of acid. The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach as prescribed by a doctor. Along with taking medicine on time making certain lifestyle modifications can help to manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eat slowly, avoid overeating and lying down immediately after having a meal, limit alcohol intake, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy weight, consult the doctor to understand what works for you best.

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Uses of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Gepan Tablet is used for the treatment of ulcer and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Contraindications of Gepan 40mg Tablet

If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of Gepan Tablet.
Do not consume the medicine if you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.

Side effects of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Flatulence

Precautions and Warnings of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Can I take Gepan Tablet during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the use of Gepan Tablet in pregnancy, use only if prescribed by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Gepan Tablet while breastfeeding?

Gepan Tablet can pass into breast milk. Avoid unless prescribed by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Gepan Tablet?

The medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may feel dizzy or experience visual disturbance after taking the medicine. Avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Gepan Tablet?

No known interactions with alcohol, discuss with the doctor if you consume alcohol too often and accordingly, he may suggest to you what will work best for you. Alcohol consumption may be associated with acidity problem and long term consumption can lead to other complications.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You may have liver problems.
You are taking painkiller medicines.
You have a personal or family history of stomach cancer.
You are taking medicines used to treat HIV.
You may have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
You may have low levels of vitamin B12. Gepan Tablet reduces the absorption of vitamin B12 after a long term use ( longer than 3 years).
You are on the medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. The doctor may advise performing regular tests for the same.
On exposure to the sun, you get rash on the skin, stop the treatment with Pantoprazole and inform the doctor as this may be a symptom of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE).
You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). The medicine may alter the results.

Mode of Action of Gepan 40mg Tablet

How Does It Work?

The proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Pantoprazole binds with proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion. It is used for excessive acidity.

Directions for Use of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Gepan Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor.
The medicine must be taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach.

Interactions of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Other medicines can affect the way Gepan Tablet works or the medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Especially medicines for fungal infection, anti-HIV medicines, blood thinner medicines and medicines for cancer.

Storage and disposal of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Store at a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Gepan 40mg Tablet

Overdose

If you have taken too much of the medicine, seek medical help or call the doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Gepan Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with a regular dosing schedule. Avoid a double dose of med

icine to compensate for the missed one.

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Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Alok Nachane

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What should I discuss with the doctor before taking Gepan Tablet?

A: Heartburn and chest pain are early symptoms of a heart attack. If the chest pain spreads to the jaw, shoulders, arms, back and you feel light-headed and anxious, seek medical help immediately.

Q: What is Gepan Tablet used for?

A: It is used for the treatment of acidity related disorders like stomach and intestinal ulcers, acid reflux disease.

Q: Can Gepan Tablet be taken after food?

A: Avoid taking after consuming food as by the time it will start showing its effect, the acid in the stomach will be released for digestion of food and it will not affect the amount of acid formation.

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Contains	Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg)
Uses	Ulcer, GERD
Side effects	Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation

Last Updated on: 18 Sep 2021 | 07:01 PM (IST)

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