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Pantosec 40mg Tablet 10s is a medication that lowers the amount of stomach acid your body produces.
It falls into a category of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
It's used to treat stomach and intestinal conditions caused by excess stomach acid, including heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and other related issues.
This medication also prevent the stomach ulcers.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
It doesn't have any reported interaction. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe as it increase stomach acid production. Consult your doctor.
Pantosec 40mg Tablet 10s is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by inhibiting the enzyme in the stomach lining that produces acid. It prevent symptoms like heartburn and prevent ulcers.
Use medicine as you remember to take.
If next dose is near than Skip the missed Dose.
Do not double up for the missed Dose.
If you miss dose frequently than consult your Doctor.
Hyperacidity: The overproduction of stomach acid, which can cause discomfort in the stomach, indigestion, and heartburn. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The chronic illness known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by the frequent reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, which can be uncomfortable and irritating.
If you have been taking Pantosec Tablet for a long time. Stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Pantosec Tablet.
Although rare but long-term treatment with Pantosec Tablet may cause weight gain. The reason could be the relief from reflux symptoms which could make you eat more. Consult your doctor for any weight-related concern.
Pantosec Tablet is usually prescribed for short term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease, ZE syndrome etc, Pantosec Tablet may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Long term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Pantosec Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
No, a single dose may not be sufficient. However, with only a few doses of Pantosec Tablet you may get relief with the symptoms. Pantosec Tablet is usually needed only for a short term or upto 2 weeks for heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES), Pantosec Tablet may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Please consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Pantosec Tablet regularly for 2 weeks as prescribed.
Pantosec Tablet is best taken 1 hour before a meal. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods while taking this medicine. You must refrain from caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola. Alcohol intake should also be avoided as it may worsen your symptoms.
If Pantosec Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days. It may take up to 4 weeks for Pantosec Tablet to work properly so you may still have some symptoms during this time.
Yes, Pantosec Tablet is relatively safe. Most of the people who take Pantosec Tablet do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefits.
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Pantosec Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Pantosec Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.
Usually, Pantosec Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Pantosec Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Pantosec Tablet is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pantosec Tablet prevents acidity associated with use of painkillers. It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms.
Yes, you can take antacids along with Pantosec Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Pantosec Tablet.
Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Pantosec Tablet. Pantosec Tablet prevents acidity and stomach ulcers associated with the intake of painkillers. Pantosec Tablet is taken 1 hour before a meal. On the other hand, painkillers are usually taken with, or after a meal to avoid stomach upset.
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