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Pleez, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Pleez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Pleez 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pleez as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pleez 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 Pleez has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pleez related warnings talks about Pleez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleez contraindications section.
Besides this, Pleez may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pleez is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pleez 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 Pleez is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pleez safe for pregnant women?
Pleez is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Pleez safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pleez. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Pleez on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pleez on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pleez on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pleez on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pleez on the Heart?
Pleez is not harmful for the heart.
Pleez 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 Pleez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleez habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pleez.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pleez you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Pleez, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pleez is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pleez
You can take Pleez with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleez
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pleez as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Pleez 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.
Take Pleez as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Pleez is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Yes, Pleez 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.
Pleez should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
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
