Penzotas: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Penzotas Information

Penzotas is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Penzotas has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Penzotas. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Penzotas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Penzotas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Penzotas has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Penzotas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Penzotas have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Penzotas have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Penzotas is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Penzotas Benefits & Uses
Penzotas Dosage & How to Take
Penzotas Side Effects
Penzotas Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Penzotas with Other Drugs
Penzotas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Penzotas
Penzotas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Penzotas Benefits & Uses

Penzotas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Penzotas 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

Penzotas Related Warnings

Is the use of Penzotas safe for pregnant women?

Penzotas is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Penzotas safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Penzotas. If you see any side effects, stop taking Penzotas immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Penzotas again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penzotas on the Kidneys?

Penzotas is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Penzotas on the Liver?

Penzotas has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Penzotas on the Heart?

Using Penzotas does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Penzotas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Penzotas Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Penzotas

Is this Penzotas habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Penzotas has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Penzotas as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Penzotas, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Penzotas for mental disorders.

No

Penzotas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penzotas

You can take Penzotas with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penzotas

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Penzotas as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Penzotas

Question over 5 years ago

Is Penzotas an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Does Penzotas cause bloating?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Penzotas causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Why Penzotas is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Penzotas 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Penzotas works?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Penzotas 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Penzotas cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Penzotas 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.