Take one tablet daily, preferably one hour before a meal. Swallow the tablet whole—do not chew, crush, or break it. Do not exceed 4 weeks of continuous use without consulting a doctor. If symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, seek medical advice.
Product Name: Pantozyn 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets 🔍 Active Ingredient: Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate (equivalent to 20mg pantoprazole per tablet) 🧪 Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) 📄 Formulation: Gastro-resistant tablet Coated to prevent degradation by stomach acid Designed for delayed release in the intestine
mportant Safety Information 1. Do Not Take If: You're allergic to pantoprazole or other PPIs (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole) You have severe liver problems (without medical supervision) You're taking atazanavir (used to treat HIV) 2. Tell Your Doctor If You: Have liver or kidney problems Have low vitamin B12, calcium, or magnesium Are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding Have osteoporosis or a history of bone fractures
Therapeutic Benefits of Pantozyn 20mg 1. Effective Acid Reduction Reduces stomach acid production by blocking the proton pumps in stomach lining cells. Provides long-lasting relief from symptoms of acid reflux, such as: Heartburn Regurgitation Acid taste in the mouth 2. Treats and Heals Acid-Related Conditions Promotes healing of: Erosive esophagitis Gastric ulcers Duodenal ulcers Helps reduce inflammation of the esophagus due to chronic acid exposure. 3. Prevents Ulcers and Damage Prevents stomach and intestinal ulcers in people taking long-term NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Protects the stomach lining by keeping acid levels low. 4. Supports H. pylori Treatment Used in combination with antibiotics to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection, a major cause of ulcers. Helps prevent ulcer recurrence after eradication. 5. Improves Quality of Life Reduces symptoms like bloating, discomfort, and nausea. Helps patients sleep better by preventing night-time reflux. Supports better appetite and digestion. 6. Convenient Dosing Once-daily dosing is typically sufficient. Tablets are gastro-resistant, ensuring the medicine works where needed without being destroyed by stomach acid. 7. Favorable Safety Profile Generally well tolerated Suitable for long-term use (with monitoring) Fewer interactions with other drugs compared to some other PPIs 8. May Prevent Complications By managing acid levels, it may help prevent: Barrett’s esophagus (a risk factor for esophageal cancer) Gastrointestinal bleeding Recurrent ulcer formation
Pharmacological Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Inhibits the final step of gastric acid production by blocking the H⁺/K⁺-ATPase enzyme system in stomach lining cells. 🩺 Medical Uses (Indications) Pantozyn is used for both treatment and prevention of acid-related conditions such as: GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) Erosive esophagitis Peptic ulcers (gastric and duodenal) NSAID-induced ulcers (for prevention and treatment) Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination with antibiotics) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrin-secreting tumor causing high acid output) Stress ulcer prophylaxis (in high-risk hospitalized patients) 🕒 Onset & Duration Onset: Within 2–3 hours (may take a few days for full symptom relief) Duration of effect: Up to 24 hours after a single dose Full benefit: Typically seen after 3 to 7 days of continuous use
Each Pantozyn 20 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablet contains: Active Ingredient: 20 mg of pantoprazole (as pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate)