Pantoka D Capsule

Composition of Pantoka D Capsule

Pantoka D Capsule contains Pantoprazole (enteric-coated) 40 mg + Domperidone (sustained-release) 30 mg. It belongs to the Proton pump inhibitor (pantoprazole) + Dopamine D2 antagonist prokinetic/antiemetic (domperidone) class of medicines.

Uses of Pantoka D Capsule

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• heartburn/acid reflux
• gastritis and acid-peptic disorders
• nausea/vomiting associated with acidity or delayed gastric emptying

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
• Promotes healing of acid-related irritation
• Reduces nausea and vomiting
• Improves gastric emptying and bloating

How Pantoka D Capsule works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid by irreversibly blocking the H+/K+ ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells. Domperidone is a dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist that increases gastric motility and helps relieve nausea/vomiting by enhancing gastric emptying.

How to take Pantoka D Capsule

Capsule; take as advised by doctor. Commonly taken once daily, 30 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush or chew (due to enteric-coated/ SR components).

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. It can cause drowsiness, disorientation and abnormal muscle movements. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Pantoka D Capsule

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

• Headache
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• flatulence
• dry mouth
• 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 Pantoka D Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Use only on medical advice. Domperidone may increase risk of QT prolongation/serious arrhythmias—avoid in known QT prolongation, significant heart disease, or with electrolyte disturbances; seek help for palpitations/fainting. Caution in liver impairment; avoid domperidone in moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Long-term PPI use may be associated with low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fracture risk, and intestinal infections; use lowest effective dose. Consult doctor if alarm symptoms occur (blood in vomit/stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing).

Do not take Pantoka D if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with bleeding, blockage or perforation of the gut, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, certain antipsychotics), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin/clarithromycin), azole antifungals (ketoconazole/fluconazole), protease inhibitors, other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (increase domperidone levels), warfarin (monitor), digoxin, methotrexate (high dose), drugs needing acidic pH for absorption (ketoconazole, itraconazole, iron salts)

How to store Pantoka D Capsule

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

Expert advice for Pantoka D Capsule

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. Take it shortly before meals for bloating and early fullness. Sip fluids frequently in small amounts, and use oral rehydration salts if you have been vomiting.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AZKKA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antireflux (PPI + Prokinetic)

Drug class:

Proton pump inhibitor (pantoprazole) + Dopamine D2 antagonist prokinetic/antiemetic (domperidone)