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Propanta is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Propanta depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Propanta 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Propanta is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Propanta safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Propanta without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Propanta safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Propanta. If you see any side effects, stop taking Propanta immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Propanta again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Propanta on the Kidneys?
Using Propanta does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Propanta on the Liver?
Side effects of Propanta rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Propanta on the Heart?
You can take Propanta without any fear of damage to the heart.
Propanta 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 Propanta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propanta habit forming or addictive?
Propanta does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Propanta can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Propanta is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Propanta for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Propanta
Taking Propanta with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propanta
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Propanta as it can have severe side effects.
Avoid taking Propanta with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
No, you can not buy Propanta 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.
Propanta 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 is because long-term use of Propanta 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.
Propanta is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
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
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
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
