Pantac Benefits & Uses

Pantac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Pantac Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pantac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pantac is used -

Severe

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Vertigo
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dyspepsia
Rhinitis
Insomnia

Pantac Related Warnings

Is the use of Pantac safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Pantac in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Pantac safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Pantac. If you see any side effects, stop taking Pantac immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Pantac again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pantac on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Pantac on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pantac on the Liver?

Pantac is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pantac on the Heart?

Pantac is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pantac with Other Drugs

Pantac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Pantac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pantac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pantac

Is this Pantac habit forming or addictive?

Pantac does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pantac as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pantac is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pantac for mental disorders.

No

Pantac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pantac

Taking Pantac with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantac

Taking alcohol with Pantac can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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