Pan 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pan 40 MG Description
Pan 40 tablet is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, and oesophagus inflammation-related conditions. It works by reducing stomach acid production by blocking or inhibiting a pump called the proton pump, which is responsible for the secretion of stomach acid. This helps relieve acidity, promote the healing of ulcers, and reduce acid reflux. For best results, take Pan 40 tablet on an empty stomach.
The most common side effects associated with this medicine are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. While these symptoms are typically mild, it's important to consult your doctor if they persist or become bothersome.
Prolonged use of Pan 40 tablet. It's advisable to discuss preventive measures for bone loss (osteoporosis) with your doctor, such as taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Pan 40 tablets should be taken as prescribed by the doctor, in the doses and duration as prescribed. It is important not to miss any dose or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. However, please note that Pan 40 is not effective in treating burping or hiccups. Other tablets with pantoprazole include Pantop 40mg, Pantodac 40mg, Pantosec 40mg and Pantakind 40mg.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹144.50 |
You Save | ₹25.50 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Acidity, stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses of Pan 40 MG
- Heartburn
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Contraindications of Pan 40 MG
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or other ingredients of Pan 40 tablet.
- If you are allergic to similar medicines like omeprazole, etc.
- If you are currently taking anti-HIV medications like rilpivirine or atazanavir.
Side effects of Pan 40 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Pan 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience an allergic reaction after taking Pan 40 mg tablet.
- You have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- You are taking an anti-HIV medicine like atazanavir or painkillers like aspirin.
- You have a vitamin B12 deficiency, as Pan 40 tablet reduces the absorption of vitamin B12 when used for the long term, inform the doctor.
- You are supposed to take a blood test (Chromogranin A).
- You are using the medicine for the long term.
- You have liver-related problems, the treatment must be stopped in the case of increased liver enzymes.
Directions for Use of Pan 40 MG
- Pan 40 Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor.
- The medicine must be taken 1 hour before food on an empty stomach.
- You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Pan 40 MG
- Store it in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Pan 40 MG
- It is recommended to use this medicine as prescribed. However, anti-reflux medicines should preferably be taken on an empty stomach or with food for optimum effectiveness in the morning.
- You can make certain lifestyle modifications like preventing excess intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily/fried food, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity.
- It is advised to reduce stress and get good sleep each night.
- Inform your doctor if you have been using this medicine continuously to treat acidity for more than four weeks or if the symptoms are persistent even after taking the medicine.
- Pan 40 tablet is not recommended for use in children below five years of age.
Dosage of Pan 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Pan 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Pan 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines may affect how the Pan 40 tablet works or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken simultaneously.
- Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interactions.
- Pan 40 tablets alter the action of medicines whose bioavailability is dependent on stomach acid, like ketoconazole.
- The medicine must not be co-administered with atazanavir, an anti-HIV medicine and methotrexate, an immunomodulator.
- Frequent monitoring of blood clotting parameters is required if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin. There is a risk of bleeding.
- Levels of methotrexate (used to treat types of cancer) increase in the body upon concomitant use with Pan 40 tablet.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Pan 40 twice a day?
Q: Can Pan 40 help prevent vomiting?
Q: Can Pan 40 cause indigestion?
Q: Can I take Pan 40 for gas?
Q: Is Pan 40 an antacid?
Q: Can I take Digene gel with Pan 40?
Q: Can Pan 40 cause stomach aches?
Q: Does Pan 40 tablet cause constipation?
Q: Pan 40 vs Pan D, how do they differ?
Q: What is the difference between Pan 40 and Pantop 40?
Q: Pan 40 vs Pan 20, are they the same?
References
- Pantoprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 10 January 2024]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2024 [cited 10 January 2024]
- DailyMed - PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM DELAYED-RELEASE- pantoprazole sodium tablet, delayed release [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2024 [cited 10 January 2024]]
- https://www.alkemlabs.com/pdf/adverse/PAN.pdf 2024 [cited 10 January 2024]
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