ZEN PANT-40MG TAB

Composition

Pantoprazole 40 mg (as gastro-resistant/enteric-coated tablet)

Uses of ZEN PANT-40MG TAB

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

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

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 stomach acid production and allowing ulcers/erosions to heal.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of ZEN PANT-40MG TAB may include:

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