Pantocid 40 mg Tablet

• Acidity
• Treatment of Heartburn
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Most side effects of Pantocid 40 mg Tablet do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.

Common side effects include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Headache

• The dosage and duration of the Pantocid 40 mg Tablet are decided by the doctor based on the severity of the condition and other health factors.
• Take this tablet on an empty stomach for better results. Before starting this medicine, please inform your doctor about your medical history.
• If you experience any signs and symptoms while eating this medication that are not manageable, do not ignore those symptoms because they may lead to a higher risk.
  

Pantocid 40 mg Tablet is contains active ingredient Pantoprazole (40mg) which is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion & heartburn.

It irreversibly block the action of H+/K+-ATPase enzyme that is a proton pump, in the stomach's parietal cells which results in effectively blocking the final step of acid production and significantly lowering stomach acidity.

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