Pantozol 20 mg 15 tablets
Pantoprazole belongs to a family of medications known as proton pump inhibitors, which work to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Pantozol uses
- Treating and alleviating the symptoms of erosive esophagitis associated with esophageal reflux disease for short periods of time (up to 8 weeks).
- Maintaining the recovery of erosive esophagitis, as Pantozol helps maintain the integrity of the esophagus after it has been exposed to inflammation, and reduces the risk of heartburn returning, whether during the day or at night.
- Pantozol is used as a long-term treatment for pathological cases of gastric hypersecretion
- Pantozol is sometimes used to treat indigestion and stomach bacteria
Contraindications for the use of Pantozol
Pantozol is contraindicated in the following cases:
- People who suffer from hypersensitivity to it, or to one of the substances used in the manufacture of different pharmaceutical forms of Pantozol
- People who are hypersensitive to other types of proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, and others.
- Children under 5 years old
Store this medicine at a temperature below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
How to use Pantozol
Use it half an hour before food
Warnings and precautions
- Long-term use of the drug may lead to a deficiency in vitamin B12 levels in the body, so it is recommended to consult a doctor if you feel any of the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- The doctor should be informed of all medications that the patient is using before undergoing surgical or dental procedures, including Pantozol.
- The doctor should be informed of all health problems that the patient suffers from before using Pantozol, in addition to some conditions that the patient may have suffered from previously, which include the following:
- Low blood magnesium level
- Lupus
- Liver diseases
- Osteoporosis, as Pantozol increases the risk of bone fractures, especially when used for long periods and in high doses, especially in the elderly. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor about the best preventive methods to protect against osteoporosis and fractures, such as using nutritional supplements that contain calcium and vitamin D.
- A doctor should be consulted about the possibility of using Pantozol by breastfeeding mothers.
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