Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP
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Overview
PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP is composed of: ALGINIC ACID (150.0 MG), PANTOPRAZOLE (40.0 MG)
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Pantoprazole is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. Pantoprazole is usually given for up to 8 weeks at a time while your esophagus heals. Pantoprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other conditions involving excess stomach acid.
Usage
PANTOPRAZOLE is generally used to treat: GERD, Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP and its Constituents
Long-term therapy may lead to bacterial overgrowth in the GI tract, atrophic gastritis. Monitor liver
Common Side-Effects
PANTOPRAZOLE : Diarrhoea, Head HeadacheSerious Side-Effects
PANTOPRAZOLE : Irregular Heartbeat, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Arms Joint Pain, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Bloody Or Red Colored StoolsRare Side-Effects
PANTOPRAZOLE : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
PANTOPRAZOLE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Osteoporosis, Magnesium DeficiencyTechnical Classification
PANTOPRAZOLE is categorized as: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
PANTOP PLUS 40MG/150MG CAP | INR 175.15 for 10 CAPSULES | ALGINIC ACID 150.0 MG, PANTOPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |