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P Pan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of P Pan have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of P Pan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed P Pan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of P Pan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of P Pan is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, P Pan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the P Pan related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by P Pan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, P Pan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for P Pan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
P Pan 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 P Pan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of P Pan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take P Pan without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of P Pan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of P Pan. If you see any side effects, stop taking P Pan immediately and talk to your doctor. Take P Pan again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of P Pan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of P Pan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of P Pan on the Liver?
P Pan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of P Pan on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of P Pan for the heart.
P Pan 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 P Pan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this P Pan habit forming or addictive?
P Pan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking P Pan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, P Pan is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, P Pan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and P Pan
Taking P Pan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and P Pan
Consumption of alcohol and P Pan together may have severe effects on your health.
P Pan 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.
P Pan is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Avoid taking P Pan 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.
This is because long-term use of P Pan 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.
P Pan 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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