Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
Pantoviz 40mg Tablets Description
Pantoviz 40mg Tab is 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 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. The medicine 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, eat slowly, avoid overeating and lying down immediately after having a meal, limit alcohol intake, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy weight, consult the doctor to understand what works for you best.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹43.83 |
You Save | ₹7.13 (14% on MRP) |
Contains | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Ulcer, GERD |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation |
Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
Contraindications of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of Pantoviz 40mg Tab .
- Do not consume the medicine if you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.
Side effects of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
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. Pantoviz 40mg Tab reduces the absorption of vitamin B12 after a long term use ( longer than 3 years).
- 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, you get 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.
Mode of Action of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
- Pantoviz 40mg Tab 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.
Interactions of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Other medicines can affect the way Pantoviz 40mg Tab 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.
Storage and disposal of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
- Store Pantoviz 40mg Tab s at a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Pantoviz 40mg Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
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 Pantoviz 40mg Tab ?
Q: What is Pantoviz 40mg Tab used for?
Q: Can Pantoviz 40mg Tab be taken after food?
References
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- 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]