Pantofix 40 10S

Composition

Pantoprazole 40 mg (enteric-coated tablet)

Uses of Pantofix 40 10S

Treatment of acidity and acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, erosive esophagitis; gastric and duodenal ulcers; prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers; part of H. pylori eradication therapy (with antibiotics); Zollinger–Ellison syndrome/hypersecretory conditions

• •Relieves acidity and heartburn
• •Reduces acid reflux symptoms (GERD)
• •Promotes healing of gastric/duodenal ulcers
• •Helps prevent NSAID-related ulcers
• •Reduces stomach acid secretion for sustained relief

How it works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It irreversibly blocks the H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing acid production and relieving acid-related symptoms and promoting ulcer healing.

Directions for use

Oral tablet: usually 40 mg once daily, preferably 30–60 minutes before food (often before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush/chew (enteric-coated). Use for the duration advised by a doctor.

Side effects

Common side effects of Pantofix 40 10S may include:

• •Headache
• •diarrhea
• •nausea
• •abdominal pain
• •flatulence