Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Aronex Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Pantoprazole (40mg) + Itopride (150mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 668 |
FAQ
Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR Reviews
Pantozol I 40mg/150mg is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, flatulence, and increased saliva production. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR Works
How to Use Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR
Benefits of Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR
- In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition in which there is an excess production of acid in the stomach. Pantozol I 40mg/150mg reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
Uses of Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Pantozol I 40mg/150mg Capsule SR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Pantozol I 40mg/150mg for the treatment of acidity and heartburn.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
References
- Pantoprazole. Konstanz, Germany: Wyeth Pharmaceutical; 2000 [revised Mar. 2012].
- Pantoprazole [Prescribing Information]. Konstanz, Germany: Nycomed GmbH; 2012.
- Pantoprazole+Itopride [Product Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Limited.
- Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate. Wooburn Green, High Wycombe: Takeda UK Ltd.; 2009 [revised 26 Oct. 2018].
- Itopride. Abbott; 2008.