Zipant 40 Tab

Composition

Pantoprazole (40mg)

Uses of Zipant 40 Tab

Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, gastritis and acidity/heartburn; peptic/duodenal ulcer; prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers; part of H. pylori eradication therapy with antibiotics; Zollinger–Ellison syndrome

• •Relieves acidity and heartburn
• •Helps heal gastric/duodenal ulcers
• •Reduces acid reflux symptoms (GERD)
• •Prevents NSAID-associated ulcers
• •Helps manage hyperacidity conditions

How it works

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

Directions for use

Tablet (enteric-coated): take as advised by doctor, commonly 40 mg once daily, preferably 30–60 minutes before food (usually before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush or chew. Duration depends on condition.

Side effects

Common side effects of Zipant 40 Tab may include:

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