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Note: In Canada, the US drug Protonix® is
known as Pantoloc®
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Pantoloc®
(Pantoprazole Sodium) |
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Pantoloc
pricing |
| Brand
Pantoloc manufactured by: SOLVAY PHARMA INC |
| Chemical
name: Pantoprazole Sodium (Generic not available) |
Pantoloc
Information | How
to take Pantoloc | Pantoloc
Side Effects
Pantoloc
Common Use: Pantoloc is used to treat acid-related
stomach problems.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is
intended to heighten awareness of health information
and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information
is not a substitute for individual medical attention
and should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
See your health care professional for medical advice
and treatment.
This webpage contains general information about Pantoloc.
If you need more specific information, ask your doctor
or pharmacist. It is important for you to follow carefully
your doctor's instructions regarding how and when to
take Pantoloc.
What
is Pantoloc used for and how does it work?
Pantoloc is the brand name for the medication, pantoprazole
sodium.
Pantoloc is used to treat acid-related stomach problems
such as stomach ulcers (also known as gastric ulcers),
duodenal ulcers (including ulcers that are associated
with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori ), reflux
esophagitis (a severe form of heartburn) and symptoms
of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (heartburn and acid
regurgitation). Pantoloc works by reducing the amount
of acid made in your stomach.
Your doctor will have explained why you need to be
treated with Pantoloc and will have told you what dose
to take. Follow your doctor's directions carefully as
they may be different from the information provided
in this webpage.
What is in Pantoloc?
Each Pantoloc tablet contains pantoprazole sodium as
the active ingredient. Other nonmedicinal ingredients
are: anhydrous sodium carbonate, calcium stearate, crospovidone,
ferric oxide, mannitol, methylhydroxypropyl cellulose,
poly(ethylacrylate, methacrylic acid), polysorbate 80,
polyvidone, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate,
titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.
Check with your doctor whether you might be allergic
to any of the above ingredients.
What should I tell my doctor
before taking Pantoloc? Tell your doctor:
- about all health problems you have now or have had
in the past;
- about all other medicines you take, including ones
you can get without a prescription;
- if you are allergic to “nonmedicinal”
substances which may be present in “Pantoloc”
(see “What is in Pantoloc?”);
- if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or
are breast-feeding.
How
do I take Pantoloc properly? Your doctor
has recommended you take Pantoloc tablets for a specific
number of weeks. Keep taking Pantoloc until you have
finished all your tablets, as recommended by your doctor.
Do not stop even when you start to feel better. If you
stop taking Pantoloc too soon, your symptoms may return.
If you forget to take one dose of Pantoloc, take a
tablet as soon as you remember, unless it is almost
time for your next dose. If it is, do not take the missed
tablet at all. Never double-up on a dose to make up
for the one you have missed, just go back to your regular
schedule.
Pantoloc may be taken in the morning, with or without
food. Swallow the tablet(s) whole, with water. Do not
crush or chew the tablet(s).
Pantoloc may be used in combination with 2 antibiotics
to treat ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori
. Doses of Pantoloc and each of the antibiotics should
be taken twice a day, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Are
there any side effects? Like any medication,
Pantoloc may cause side effects in some people. When
side effects have been reported, they have been generally
mild and did not last a long time. Headache and diarrhea
are the most common side effects; less often rash, itchiness
and dizziness can occur. If any of these become troublesome,
consult your doctor. If you experience any unusual or
unexpected symptoms while using Pantoloc, consult your
doctor.
What should I do in case of
overdose? If you or someone you know takes
a lot more than the recommended dose (an overdose),
you should contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately.
No severe symptoms have been seen up to now in cases
of overdose, or in patients following administration
of doses up to 240 mg.
Where should I keep Pantoloc?
Keep your tablets at room temperature (15 to 30°C)
and in a safe place, where children cannot reach them.
Important Note: This information is intended
to alert you to some of the times when you should call
your doctor. Other situations which cannot be predicted
may arise while you are taking medicines. Nothing should
stop you from calling your doctor with any questions
or concerns you have about using Pantoloc.
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