Protonix
Pantoprazole tablets for acid reflux and stomach ulcers. They reduce acid production by blocking the stomach's acid pump.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Pantoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
Protonix is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Protonix depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Protonix details
- Conditions
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease · Peptic Ulcer Disease · Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
- Alternative names
- pantoprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent rilpivirine use; hypersensitivity to pantoprazole
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; joint pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pantoprazole tablets for acid reflux and stomach ulcers. They reduce acid production by blocking the stomach's acid pump.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+-ATPase pump system in parietal cells, reducing active acid volume output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Protonix names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Pantoprazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.