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Well, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Well have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Well depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Well have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Well go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Well has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Well related warnings talks about Well's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Well contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Well have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Well is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Well is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Well is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Well safe for pregnant women?
Well is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Well safe during breastfeeding?
Well can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Well on the Kidneys?
Well is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Well on the Liver?
Well may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Well on the Heart?
Using Well does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Well should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Well unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Well habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Well is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Well, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Well can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Well is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Well in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Well
It is safe to take Well with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Well
Consuming Well with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Take Well as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Avoid taking Well with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Yes, Well can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Yes, Well helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
Well is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986