What are Pan 40 mg (Pantoprazole) Tablets?
Pan 40 mg tablets are an effective drug for reducing stomach acid. Pantoprazole is the active ingredient in this medicine. It is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the excessive amount of acid produced in the stomach.
When the stomach and intestine produce a lot of acid, it causes problems like heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, and acid reflux. This drug also contains anti-acid actions that treat all acidity-related problems.
Manufacturer of Pan 40 mg
Pan 40mg tablet is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd(India), one of the world's leading global pharmaceutical companies. It manufactures various generic medicines, including Pan 40mg tablets.
Other variants of Pan Tablet - Pan 20 mg
Pan 40 mg benefits
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Erosive Esophagitis
- Helicobacter pylori infection
How does Pan 40 mg work?
Pan 40mg is a gastro-resistant tablet with Pantoprazole as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI).
Pantoprazole reduces excessive acid production in the stomach and intestine, helping prevent acid-related indigestion, heartburn, and stomach ulcers.
When we take this drug, it reduces the secretion of acid in the stomach by inhibiting the proton pump. It blocks acid secretion; thus, Taking this medicine can help when the acid is prevalent.
Dosage Instruction
Before using the drug, always read the product label, also known as an information guide. Use this drug as your doctor prescribes the amount of dose and duration for you. You may take Pan 40 mg tablets with or without food. But, it is better to take this medicine 30 minutes before a meal.
Pan 40mg is an oral tablet. Swallow it with a glass of water without crushing or chewing it.
The recommended dosage amount of Pan in children is 20mg -40mg once a day. The typical dose in adults is 40mg once daily; most advised doses are up to 240 mg daily. Take this medicine only after a valid prescription. It is recommended for eight weeks to treat erosive esophagitis associated with (GERD).
Take PAN 40mg tablets simultaneously every day. It usually takes 2.5 hours for the medicine to start working. Taking this medicine for a long-term treatment course would help if you consumed it regularly without skipping.
Side effects of Pan 40mg Tablets
Here are some side effects associated with antacid medicines like Pantoprazole. They appear only in a few patients and can be cured when used with caution. But if any side effects worsen, you should consult a doctor immediately.
- Dizziness
- Body aches
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Anxiety
- Irregular heartbeat
- Severe diarrhea
- Seizures
Interaction of Pantoprazole
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications before you get prescribed Pan 40mg.
- Medicines used as Blood thinners like warfarin and phenprocoumon
- Atazanavir
- Medications used for certain types of cancer or fungal infections
- Methotrexate drugs are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and cancer.
- Rifampicin is used for treating infections
- St John's wort(Hypericum perforatum) is used to treat mild problems of depression.
- Fluvoxamine and other drugs are used to treat depression and other psychiatric diseases.
Precautions and Safety Advice for Pantoprazole
Drinking Alcohol can be unsafe during the use of Pan 40mg. It does not affect this medicine's working, but it can increase acid production due to this other cause worsening of your symptoms.
Consult your doctor before you start taking this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Patients with severe liver disease should use this medicine with caution. You may need dosage changes to continue the treatment; please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor about other health problems you have been suffering.
Suppose Pan 40mg brings any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. You should avoid driving or other work that requires alertness.
Using Pan 40mg tablets for more than one year may increase the risk of bone fractures. Especially when you are taking a higher Dose, consult your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). You may also need calcium and vitamin D supplements to avoid the risk.
