Zotonix (40mg) 14 Tablets

Pantoprazole treats acidity and ulcers. It is a proton pump inhibitor that binds irreversibly and specifically to the proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion.

Proton-pump Inhibitors

Pantoprazole reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes. It's used for the treatment of:

• Heartburn
• Acid reflux
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
• Stomach ulcers

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

40 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks. Your doctor will determine the length of the treatment.

• Child Dosage

The dosage for the child is strictly recommended by the doctor.

Pantoprazole overdose symptoms include tremors, being less active than usual, impaired coordination, and hunched sitting. Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine and notice any of these symptoms.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Swallow the tablet with water and don't chew it. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.

Do not use this medication if you have:

• Allergy to proton pump inhibitors
• Inadequate vitamin B12
• Low magnesium levels in the blood
• Osteoporosis (weak bones)
• Interstitial nephritis (a type of inflammation of the kidney)
• Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (non-scarring disease of the skin which is sensitive to sunlight)

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhea (watery stools)
• Constipation (difficulty in passing stool)
• Skin rashes

You should understand these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or a lactating mother.
• There’s an increased risk of GI infection with the use of this medication. Consult your doctor before using.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.