Leaflet PANTOPRAZOL MACLEODS 20mg gastro-resistant tablets
- Product code:
- W60623001
- Quantity:
- 28
- Indicated for:
- peptic ulcer; gastroesophageal reflux
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor)
- ATC
- A02BC02 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (gord) | Proton pump inhibitors
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid production. It is prescribed for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Pantoprazole effectively relieves symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and epigastric pain. It is also used to prevent gastric ulcers caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Pantoprazole is generally well-tolerated but may cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, vitamin B12 deficiency, and gastrointestinal infections.
Pantoprazole is available as tablets or injectable solutions and should be taken as directed by a doctor. It is important not to stop treatment without medical advice, as symptoms may return.
Pantoprazole effectively relieves symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and epigastric pain. It is also used to prevent gastric ulcers caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Pantoprazole is generally well-tolerated but may cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, vitamin B12 deficiency, and gastrointestinal infections.
Pantoprazole is available as tablets or injectable solutions and should be taken as directed by a doctor. It is important not to stop treatment without medical advice, as symptoms may return.
General data about PANTOPRAZOL MACLEODS 20mg
- Substance:
- pantoprazole
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2019
- Product code:
- W60623001
- Concentration:
- 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- gastro-resistant tablets
- Quantity:
- 28
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for pantoprazole
Concentrations available for pantoprazole
- 20mg
- 40mg