Pantakind Tablet

There is limited information about the effect of Pantakind 40mg Tablet on pregnancy. Thus it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.

Pantakind 40mg Tablet can pass into breast milk. It is advised not to take medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.

Pantakind 40mg Tablet has a negligible influence on the ability to drive. If you experience side effects like dizziness or disturbed vision, you should avoid driving or using machines.

Drinking alcohol when you are taking Pantakind 40mg Tablet does not affect the way this medicine works; however, you must avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol as it is known to increase acidity and can make your acidity worse.

Avoid spicy and oily food. Reduce smoking and alcohol intake as these are known to worsen reflux. Avoid carbonated drinks like cold drinks, soda as the carbon dioxide gas in these is known to aggravate acid reflux. Reduce intake of mint and chocolate. Some medicines are known to increase acidity and worsen the condition such as pain killers, Ibuprofen. You should avoid using these for a long duration.

Take Pantakind only for the duration as prescribed by your doctor. If there is relief in your symptoms, you may visit your doctor for a follow-up, where your doctor may reduce the dose. This medicine is known to cause fractures, low magnesium levels, vitamin B12 levels on long term use. You need to be cautious about these and keep checking your blood levels regularly, and if needed, your doctor may prescribe supplements for these deficiencies.

Pantakind is used to treat acid reflux conditions, acidity related disorders such as stomach and intestinal ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a tumour in the pancreas, which causes oversecretion of stomach acids).

Pantakind 40 should preferably be taken 30 minutes before your first meal or breakfast, or as advised by the doctor.

Yes, both the medicines have 40mg of pantaprazole, as its active ingredient.

Pantakind tablet side effects include headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach ache. However, these symptoms are usually short-lived and disappear with time.

The dose and frequency of Pantakind tablet vary among individuals depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by the doctor.

No, pantakind is to be taken 30 minutes before food, on an empty stomach. Do not chew or break the pill, swallow with a whole glass of water.