Pantocrease 40 Tablet

Composition of Pantocrease 40 Tablet

Pantocrease 40 Tablet contains Pantoprazole 40 mg (enteric-coated tablet). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Pantocrease 40 Tablet

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

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
• Promotes healing of gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Reduces stomach acid secretion
• Helps prevent NSAID-induced ulcers
• Improves symptoms of erosive esophagitis

How Pantocrease 40 Tablet works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It irreversibly blocks the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells, reducing acid secretion and allowing ulcers/erosions to heal.

How to take Pantocrease 40 Tablet

Take as prescribed, usually 1 tablet once daily. Swallow whole (do not crush/chew) preferably 30–60 minutes before food, ideally before breakfast. Duration depends on condition; if used with antibiotics for H. pylori, follow the full regimen.

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 Pantocrease 40 Tablet

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

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

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 Pantocrease 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone fractures, and infections (e.g., C. difficile). Seek medical advice for alarm symptoms (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, black stools, blood in vomit, difficulty swallowing). May mask symptoms of gastric cancer—evaluate if persistent/recurrent. If kidney problems occur (reduced urine, swelling), stop and consult doctor (rare interstitial nephritis).

Do not take Pantocrease 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 (high-dose; increased levels), digoxin (risk increased with low magnesium), ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole (reduced absorption), erlotinib (reduced effect), atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced antiviral levels; avoid), clopidogrel (possible reduced activation—clinical significance less than omeprazole but use caution), rifampicin and St John’s wort (may reduce pantoprazole effect)

How to store Pantocrease 40 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Pantocrease 40 Tablet

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:

PROCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antacid

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)