Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Panto UL 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. Panto ul 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 Panto ul can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Panto ul 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 Panto ul used for?
Panto ul is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Panto ul an antacid?
No, Panto ul 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 Panto ul safe?
Panto ul is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Panto ul a painkiller?
No, Panto ul 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 Panto ul a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Panto ul is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Panto ul contain aluminum or magnesium?
Panto ul 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.