Pantotive 40mg Tablet

Short Description

Pantotive 40mg Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach, used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pantotive 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pantotive 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pantotive 40mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pantotive 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pantotive 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Cilostazol Indinavir Nelfinavir

Pantotive 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Pantotive 40mg Tablet should be taken 1 hour before a meal preferably in the morning It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening: avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee, avoid alcohol and smoking, avoid eating late at night or before bedtime