Pantritis 40 Tablet

Composition of Pantritis 40 Tablet

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

Uses of Pantritis 40 Tablet

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

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
• Promotes healing of gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Reduces stomach acid production
• Helps prevent NSAID-related ulcers

How Pantritis 40 Tablet works

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly blocks the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells. This reduces gastric acid secretion and relieves acidity-related symptoms while allowing ulcers/erosions to heal.

How to take Pantritis 40 Tablet

Take by mouth as advised by a doctor, usually once daily. Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Best taken 30–60 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast).

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 Pantritis 40 Tablet

Most side effects of Pantritis 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 Pantritis 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Long-term or high-dose use may increase risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, and gut infections (e.g., C. difficile diarrhea). Seek medical help for alarm symptoms: blood in vomit/black stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, severe abdominal pain. Use with caution in severe liver disease; may cause false-positive tests (e.g., chromogranin A). Do not self-use for prolonged periods without medical advice.

Do not take Pantritis if

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

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/acenocoumarol (INR changes), methotrexate (especially high dose), digoxin and diuretics (increased risk of low magnesium), ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole (reduced absorption), atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced antiviral levels), clopidogrel (possible reduced effect; less than omeprazole but caution), iron salts (reduced absorption)

How to store Pantritis 40 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Pantritis 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:

MSV LIFESCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Gastrointestinal

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)