Pantop 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pantop 20 MG Description
Pantop 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 pantopraz
ole as an active ingredient. It is works by reducing the amount of acid produced in stomach by blocking a pump called proton pump in stomach wall responsible for formation of acid. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach as prescribed by doctor. Along with taking medicine on time making certain lifestyle modifications can help you manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eat slowly, avoid overeating and lying down immediatley after having a meal, limit alcohol intake, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy weight, consult your doctor to understand what works for you best.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹77.28 |
You Save | ₹6.72 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Pantoprazole(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Ulcer, acid reflux disease |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation |
Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses of Pantop 20 MG
Contraindications of Pantop 20 MG
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of Pantop Tablet.
- If you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.
Side effects of Pantop 20 MG
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings of Pantop 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You 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 have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- You have low levels of vitamin B12. Pantop Tablet is known to reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 after a long term use (longer than 3 years).
- You are on this medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may advice to perform regular tests for the same.
- On exposure to sun, you get rash on your skin, stop your treatment with Pantoprazole and inform your doctor as this may be a symptom of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE).
- You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). This medicine may alter the results.
Mode of Action of Pantop 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Pantop 20 MG
- Pantop Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor
- This medicine is taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach
Interactions of Pantop 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Pantop 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.
- Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infection, anti-HIV medicines, blood thinner medicines and medicines for cancer.
Storage and disposal of Pantop 20 MG
- Store in cool and dry place away from sunlight
- Keep it out of the reach of childrens and pets
Dosage of Pantop 20 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Pantop Tablet?
Q: What is Pantop Tablet used for?
Q: Can Pantop Tablet be taken after food?
References
- Pansec tablets [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2021 [cited 25 July 2021]
- Pantoprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 25 July 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 25 July 2021]
- How Are Ulcers Formed from Drinking Alcohol? [Internet]. American Addiction Centers. 2021 [cited 25 July 2021]
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