Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Pendone Tablet
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Pendone can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine.  Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Pendone can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Pendone is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Pendone used for?
Pendone is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Pendone an antacid?
No, Pendone is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.

Q. Is Pendone safe?
Pendone is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Pendone a painkiller?
No, Pendone is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Pendone a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Pendone is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Q. Can I take Pendone forever?
Pendone should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.

Q. Can I take Pendone with ondansetron?
No relevant interactions have been reported between Pendone and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with azithromycin?
No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pendone and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with Ibuprofen?
There are no interactions reported between Pendone and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with ranitidine?
Both Pendone and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pendone if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pendone. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with amoxicillin?
No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pendone Pendone and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with antibiotics?
Various studies comparing the use of Pendone while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pendone along with antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Pendone with levothyroxine?
Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pendone. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pendone with other medications?
Pendone can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pendone and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pendone with other medications.

Q. Can I take Pendone with ciprofloxacin?
There are no interactions reported between Pendone and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Pendone cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pendone. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pendone, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Pendone cause constipation?
Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pendone in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pendone.

Q. Does Pendone cause weight gain?
Change in weight has been associated with Pendone. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pendone use.

Q. Does Pendone cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pendone. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pendone.

Q. Does Pendone cause gas?
Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pendone use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Q. Does Pendone cause dementia?
Dementia has not been reported with Pendone use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.

Q. Does Pendone cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pendone. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.

Q. Does Pendone expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Pendone has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Pendone contain aluminum or magnesium?
Pendone does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.