Pantocid 40 Tablet
15 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹195.94
₹146.95
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Acidity, acid reflux, heartburn and ulcers |
| Therapy | Antacid |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation |
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Medical Description
Pantocid 40 tablet reduces stomach acid production. It relieves symptoms and promotes healing in acid-related conditions like heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity caused by long-term pain medication use.
Pantocid is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The active ingredient in Pantocid 40 is pantoprazole. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach, which helps prevent ulcers and reduces the backflow of acid that causes heartburn and acidity problems.
Common side effects of this medication include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, gas, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These are usually mild, but contact your doctor if they bother you or don't go away. Long-term use of this medication may increase your risk of bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss, such as taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
A few other medicines with pantoprazole as their main ingredient are Pantodac 40mg tablet, Pantosec 40mg tablet, Pantakind 40mg tablet, Pantop 40mg tablet and Pan 40mg tablet.
Pantocid 40 tablets should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. They should usually be taken first thing in the morning or at least an hour before a meal. Do not miss any dose or take them more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or other ingredients of Pantocid tablet.
- If you are allergic to medicines like omeprazole, etc.
- If you are taking anti-HIV medications like rilpivirine, atazanavir.
Side effects
- Headache
- Loose motion
- Dizziness
- Feeling sick
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- These effects are generally mild and resolve on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen over time.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience allergic reactions after taking the medicine.
- You have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- You are using anti-HIV medicine like atazanavir or painkillers like aspirin.
- You suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. Pantocid 40 tablet reduces vitamin B12 absorption when used for a long time.
- You are advised to perform a blood test (Chromogranin A). The medicine may alter the results.
- You are using the medicine for the long term as it leads to diarrhoea and malabsorption.
- You suffer from liver-related problems, in the case of increased liver enzymes, the treatment must be stopped.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Along with taking medicine on time, certain lifestyle modifications can help you manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eating slowly, avoiding overeating, lying down immediately after having a meal, and maintaining a healthy weight. Consult the doctor to understand what works best for you.
- It is recommended that you use this medicine as prescribed. However, for optimum effectiveness, anti-reflux medicines should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or with food.
- It is advisable to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity. Also, reducing stress and getting good sleep each night is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you have been using this medicine continuously to treat acidity for more than four weeks or if your symptoms persist even after taking the medicine.
- Consult your doctor if you experience effects like nausea, fullness, and bloating, especially after food intake, even after taking this medicine.
- Pantocid medicine is not recommended for children below the age of 5 years.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Pantocid 40mg tablet may affect the absorption of medicines requiring acidic pHs, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, and erlotinib.
- Pantocid is Not recommended with atazanavir due to reduced bioavailability.
- Pantocid 40mg tablet may interact with antibiotics, antifungals, anti-Hiv medications, blood thinners, and immune-suppressant medicines like methotrexate, etc. Please inform your doctor. before the course begins.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:PANTOCID
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:Sun Pharma,Plot No 107,108 Namli Block, Po-Rani Pool East Sikkim -737135
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Pantocid 40 MG Tablet (15) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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