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Pantovel is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Pantovel have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pantovel. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pantovel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pantovel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Pantovel's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Pantovel related warnings talks about Pantovel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pantovel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Pantovel may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pantovel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pantovel 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pantovel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pantovel safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Pantovel in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pantovel safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pantovel. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Pantovel on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pantovel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantovel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pantovel on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pantovel on the Heart?
Pantovel is not harmful for the heart.
Pantovel 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 Pantovel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantovel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pantovel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pantovel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Pantovel, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pantovel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pantovel
It is safe to take Pantovel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantovel
Taking Pantovel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Pantovel is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
No, you can not buy Pantovel 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, Pantovel can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Pantovel 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.
Yes, Pantovel 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.
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
