NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Acidity
Heartburn
Intestinal ulcers
COMPOSITION:
Pantoprazole (40mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal
Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is recommended.However, the use of Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is not advised along with other medicines used for the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori infection.
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pantoloc 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Pantoloc Tablet
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
How to use Pantoloc Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pantoloc 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pantoloc Tablet works
Pantoloc 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Common Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.
Expert advice for Pantoloc 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. Pantoloc 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 Pantoloc can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Pantoloc 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
Q. What is Pantoloc used for?
Pantoloc is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q. Is Pantoloc an antacid?
No, Pantoloc 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 Pantoloc safe?
Pantoloc is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Pantoloc a painkiller?
No, Pantoloc 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 Pantoloc a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Pantoloc is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc forever?
Pantoloc 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 Pantoloc with ondansetron?
No relevant interactions have been reported between Pantoloc and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with azithromycin?
No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pantoloc and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with Ibuprofen?
There are no interactions reported between Pantoloc and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with ranitidine?
Both Pantoloc and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pantoloc if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pantoloc. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with amoxicillin?
No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pantoloc Pantoloc and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with antibiotics?
Various studies comparing the use of Pantoloc while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pantoloc along with antibiotics.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with levothyroxine?
Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pantoloc. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with other medications?
Pantoloc can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pantoloc and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pantoloc with other medications.
Q. Can I take Pantoloc with ciprofloxacin?
There are no interactions reported between Pantoloc and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pantoloc. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pantoloc, please consult your doctor.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause constipation?
Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pantoloc in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pantoloc.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause weight gain?
Change in weight has been associated with Pantoloc. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pantoloc use.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pantoloc. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pantoloc.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause gas?
Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pantoloc use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause dementia?
Dementia has not been reported with Pantoloc use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q. Does Pantoloc cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pantoloc. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q. Does Pantoloc expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Pantoloc has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q. Does Pantoloc contain aluminum or magnesium?
Pantoloc 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.
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