Panitus -40

Composition of Panitus -40

Panitus -40 contains Pantoprazole 40 mg (as Pantoprazole Sodium). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Panitus -40

• Treatment of acid reflux (GERD)
• heartburn
• erosive esophagitis
• peptic/duodenal ulcers; prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers; part of H. pylori eradication therapy with antibiotics; Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (excess acid secretion).

Key benefits

• Relieves acidity and heartburn
• Treats GERD and reflux symptoms
• Promotes healing of ulcers/erosive esophagitis
• Reduces stomach acid production
• Helps prevent NSAID-induced ulcers

How Panitus -40 works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly blocks the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells. This reduces acid production and helps heal acid-related damage in the food pipe and stomach.

How to take Panitus -40

Tablet, oral. Usually taken once daily 30–60 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast). Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Panitus -40

Most side effects of Panitus -40 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• constipation
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Panitus -40

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, and infections (e.g., C. difficile diarrhea, pneumonia). May mask symptoms of gastric cancer—seek medical advice if you have unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, black stools, or difficulty swallowing. If used for prolonged periods, periodic monitoring may be needed.

Do not take Panitus -40 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin (monitor INR), methotrexate (especially high-dose), digoxin (risk with low magnesium), diuretics (may worsen low magnesium), clopidogrel (possible reduced activation—consult doctor), drugs needing acidic pH for absorption (ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, atazanavir/nelfinavir, erlotinib), iron salts

How to store Panitus -40

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Panitus -40

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WALTUS LIFE SCIENCE

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer/Anti-reflux (Gastrointestinal)

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)