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Pantos 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 Pantos is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pantos safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pantos safely.
Is the use of Pantos safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Pantos. If you see any side effects, stop taking Pantos immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Pantos again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pantos on the Kidneys?
Pantos is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantos on the Liver?
Pantos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pantos on the Heart?
Pantos is completely safe for the heart.
Pantos 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 Pantos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantos habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pantos is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pantos as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pantos does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pantos cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pantos
Taking Pantos with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantos
Consumption of alcohol and Pantos together may have severe effects on your health.
Avoid taking Pantos 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, Pantos 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.
Yes, Pantos can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.
Pantos works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Yes, Pantos can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
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
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