Pantin 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pantin 40 MG Description
Pantin 40 mg tablet is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other acidity-related problems. Pantin 40 is used to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Pantin 40 mg tablet contains pantoprazole as an active ingredient. It is a proton pump inhibitor and blocks the proton pumps in the stomach wall responsible for acid production. It also has anti-acid reflux actions. Pantin 40 mg tablet works best when taken on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hr before meal. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. A lifestyle change would help in controlling your acidity well. Certain tips for controlling acidity are avoided alcohol and smoking, excessive consumption of soft drinks, citrus juices, tea and coffee (caffeinated beverages), spicy, oily and fast foods. Never eat late at night or just before going to bed.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹99.90 |
You Save | ₹11.10 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Acidity and stomach ulcers |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses of Pantin 40 MG
- Pantoprazole is used in adults and adolescents of 12 years of age or above for the treatment of symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation (sensation of acid in your throat or mouth), pain while swallowing that is caused due to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)....
- In the treatment of reflux oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus with regurgitation of acid in the stomach).
- In adults, it is used to prevent small intestine and stomach ulcers that are caused by long-term use of painkillers called NSAIDs like Ibuprofen.
Contraindications of Pantin 40 MG
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or any ingredients of Pantin 40 mg tablet.
- If you are allergic to similar medicines such as omeprazole.
- If you are currently taking anti-HIV medications such as rilpivirine, atazanavir.
Side effects of Pantin 40 MG
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Pantin 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have severe liver problems.
- You are taking NSAIDs (painkillers).
- You have a personal or family history of stomach cancer.
- You are taking medicines used to treat HIV.
- You have low levels of vitamin B12 (like Cobalamin). This medicine is known to reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 after long-term use.
- Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
- If you are on this medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.
- If you get rash on your skin on exposure to the sun, stop your treatment with Pantoprazole and inform your doctor as this may be a symptom of Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE).
Mode of Action of Pantin 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Pantin 40 MG
- Pantin 40 mg tablet must be taken as directed by your doctor.
- The medicine is to be taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach.
- Do not chew or break the pill, swallow it whole with a glass of water.
Interactions of Pantin 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Pantin 40 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Pantin 40 mg tablet may alter the action of medicines whose bioavailability is dependent on stomach acid such as ketoconazole.
- This 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 such as warfarin. There is also a risk of bleeding.
- Levels of methotrexate (used to treat certain types of cancer) can be increased in the body upon concomitant use with Pantin 40 mg tablet.
Interactions with food items
- Pantin 40 mg tablet should preferably be taken on an empty stomach.
- There are no known interactions with food or beverages. However, nicotine, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) can increase stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process.
Storage and disposal of Pantin 40 MG
- Store Pantin 40 mg tablets in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Pantin 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I get recurring acidity, what should I do to avoid it?
- Avoid spicy, 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 chocolate, mint intake.
- 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.
Q: I have been taking Pantoprazole for some months now, what should I watch for?
- Take this medicine 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 the supplements for these deficiencies.
Q: How to take Pantin 40 mg tablet?
Q: Is it safe to take painkillers while on medication with Pantin 40 Tablet?
References
- Pantoprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021]
- CDSCO - Pantoprazole [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021]
- Dailymed - PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM- pantoprazole sodium tablet, delayed release [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021]
- Pantoprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021]
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