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Pansec is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Infusion, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Pansec have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pansec. 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.
Some other side effects of Pansec have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pansec are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Pansec's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Pansec has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pansec related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pansec contraindications section.
Additionally, Pansec may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pansec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pansec 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
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Is the use of Pansec safe for pregnant women?
Pansec is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Pansec safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pansec. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Pansec on the Kidneys?
Pansec is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pansec on the Liver?
Pansec may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pansec on the Heart?
Pansec is not harmful for the heart.
Pansec 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 Pansec unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pansec habit forming or addictive?
Pansec does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pansec you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pansec is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pansec for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pansec
Taking Pansec with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pansec
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pansec as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Pansec can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Pansec 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.
Pansec works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Discontinuation of Pansec 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.
Yes, Pansec 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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