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Panfirst 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Panfirst 40 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Panfirst 40 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Panfirst 40 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Panfirst 40 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Panfirst 40 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Panfirst 40 Tablet related warnings talks about Panfirst 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Panfirst 40 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Panfirst 40 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Panfirst 40 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Panfirst 40 Tablet 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 Panfirst 40 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Panfirst 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Panfirst in pregnant women.
Is the use of Panfirst 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Panfirst 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 Panfirst 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Panfirst does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Panfirst 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Panfirst rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Panfirst 40 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Panfirst without any fear of damage to the heart.
Panfirst 40 Tablet 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 Panfirst 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Panfirst 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Panfirst 40 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Panfirst 40 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Panfirst 40 Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Panfirst 40 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Panfirst 40 Tablet
Taking Panfirst 40 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Panfirst 40 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Panfirst 40 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Panfirst 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, Panfirst 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.
No, you can not buy Panfirst over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Panfirst and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.
Panfirst 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
