Pantosec Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pantosec 40 MG Description
Pantosec tablet is used to reduce acid production in the stomach. It is used for the treatment of ulcers and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It contains pantoprazole as an active ingredient. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking a pump called the proton pump in the stomach wall responsible for the formation of acid. Pantoprazole tablets include Pantop 40mg, Pantodac 40mg, Pan 40 mg, and Pantakind 40mg.
Pantosec tablet should be taken on an empty stomach as prescribed by a doctor. Along with taking medicine on time, making certain lifestyle modifications can help to manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eating slowly, avoiding overeating and lying down immediately after having a meal, limiting alcohol intake, avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy weight, consult the doctor to understand what works for you best.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹113.49 |
You Save | ₹20.03 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Acidity, stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation |
Therapy | ANTACID |
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Uses of Pantosec 40 MG
Contraindications of Pantosec 40 MG
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of Pantosec Tablet.
- Do not consume the medicine if you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.
Side effects of Pantosec 40 MG
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings of Pantosec 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You may 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 may have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- You may have low levels of vitamin B12. Pantosec Tablet reduces the absorption of vitamin B12 after long-term use ( longer than 3 years).
- If you are on the medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. The doctor may advise performing regular tests for the same.
- On exposure to the sun, if you get a rash on the skin, stop the treatment with Pantoprazole and inform the doctor as this may be a symptom of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE).
- You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). The medicine may alter the results.
Directions for Use of Pantosec 40 MG
- Pantosec 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 it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Pantosec 40 MG
- Store Pantosec Tablets at a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Pantosec 40 MG
- Pantosec Tablet is a medication that helps to reduce the production of acid in your stomach. It is used to treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine, such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The medicine provides relief from the symptoms and promotes healing. It is important to take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your healthcare provider and not to exceed the prescribed dose....
- Before starting Pantosec tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- This medicine can be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
- 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.
- It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acid reflux.
- The most common side effects observed with Pantosec Tablet are headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and nausea/vomiting. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or blurred vision after taking Pantosec tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
Dosage of Pantosec 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Pantosec 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Pantosec 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Other medicines can affect the way Pantosec Tablet works or the medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Especially medicines for fungal infection, anti-HIV medicines, blood thinner medicines and medicines for cancer.
Content Details
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I discuss with the doctor before taking Pantosec Tablet?
Q: What is Pantosec Tablet used for?
Q: Can Pantosec Tablet be taken after food?
References
- Pansec tablets [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
- Pantoprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
- How Are Ulcers Formed from Drinking Alcohol? [Internet]. American Addiction Centers. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
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