Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

Composition of Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet contains Pantoprazole 40 mg (as gastro-resistant/enteric-coated tablet). It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• heartburn and acid regurgitation
• erosive esophagitis
• gastric and duodenal ulcers
• prevention/treatment of NSAID-induced ulcers
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other pathological hypersecretory conditions

Key benefits

• Relieves acidity and heartburn
• Heals acid-related ulcers
• Improves symptoms of GERD
• Prevents recurrence of erosive esophagitis
• Reduces excess stomach acid production

How Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as advised by doctor, usually 1 tablet once daily 30–60 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush, break or chew the enteric-coated tablet. Duration depends on condition.

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 the missed dose of Zen Pant-40 mg as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Zen Pant-40 mg than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• dizziness
• vomiting
• 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 Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, fractures (osteoporosis), and gastric polyps; use the lowest effective dose. Seek medical advice if alarm symptoms occur (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, blood in vomit/stool, black stools). May rarely cause severe skin reactions or kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis). Can reduce absorption of drugs needing acidic pH.

Interactions with other medicines

Atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced effect; avoid), warfarin (monitor INR), methotrexate (high-dose; increased levels), digoxin/diuretics (risk of hypomagnesemia), ketoconazole/itraconazole/erlotinib/iron salts (reduced absorption), clopidogrel (possible reduced antiplatelet effect; consider alternatives/monitor), tacrolimus (increased levels possible)

How to store Zen Pant-40 mg Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

KAIZEN LABORATORIES PVT LTD.`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer/Anti-reflux

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)