Penstal Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Penstal Injection Information

Penstal Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Penstal Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Penstal Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Penstal Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Penstal Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Penstal Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Penstal Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Penstal Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Penstal Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Penstal Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Penstal Benefits & Uses
Penstal Dosage & How to Take
Penstal Side Effects
Penstal Related Warnings
Penstal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Penstal
Penstal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Penstal Injection Benefits & Uses

Penstal Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer
Heartburn

Other Benefits

Penstal Injection 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: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Penstal Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Penstal Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Penstal without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Penstal Injection safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Penstal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penstal Injection on the Kidneys?

Penstal is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Penstal Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Penstal rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Penstal Injection on the Heart?

Penstal is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Penstal Injection Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Penstal Injection

Is this Penstal Injection habit forming or addictive?

Penstal Injection does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Penstal Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Penstal Injection is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Penstal Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Penstal Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penstal Injection

It is safe to take Penstal Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penstal Injection

Taking alcohol with Penstal Injection can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Penstal Injection

Question over 4 years ago

Is Penstal over the counter drug?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Penstal 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Penstal without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Penstal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Penstal?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Penstal 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Penstal with sucralfate?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Penstal 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Penstal safe?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Penstal is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by your doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and joint pain. If you experience any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.