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Pleez Benefits & Uses

Pleez is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Pleez 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: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux 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: Acidity 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: Acidity 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

Pleez Related Warnings

Is the use of Pleez safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Pleez in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Pleez safe during breastfeeding?

Pleez 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pleez on the Kidneys?

Using Pleez does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pleez on the Liver?

Side effects of Pleez rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pleez on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pleez for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pleez with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Pleez Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pleez

Is this Pleez habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pleez.

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

After taking Pleez, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pleez can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pleez does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Pleez in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pleez Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pleez

Taking Pleez with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleez

Consuming Pleez with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Pleez

Question over 5 years ago

What is Pleez?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Pleez 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 over 4 years ago

Is Pleez over the counter drug?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Pleez 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 over 5 years ago

Is Pleez an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Pleez is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Pleez on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Pleez on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.

Question over 4 years ago

Why Pleez is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Pleez can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.