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Pantozol is an effective drug in treating esophageal reflux. It helps reduce gastric acid secretion and relieves symptoms, such as heartburn.
Pantozol ingredients
Pantozol contains the active substance "Pantoprazole", a proton pump inhibitor, which helps treat oesophageal reflux and heartburn by reducing acid secretion.
Pantozol uses
Pantozol is used to treat:
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Esophageal reflux symptoms, such as heartburn.
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erosive oesophagitis caused by oesophageal reflux.
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Pantozol 20 mg dosage
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The recommended dose is one tablet per day.
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Some patients may need to take the tablets for 2 - 3 consecutive days to improve symptoms.
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The medication can be stopped once the symptoms are completely free.
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Pantozol treatment should not exceed 4 weeks without consulting a doctor.
When is Pantozol taken?
Pantozol is best taken at least an hour before meals.
When does the Pantozol effect begin?
The patient begins to feel better after 2 - 3 days, but the drug can take 4 weeks to improve the symptoms fully.
Pantozol side effects
Pantozol may cause some side effects, such as:
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headaches.
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dizziness.
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Diarrhea.
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Nausea.
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Constipation.
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Bloating.
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Rash.
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Sleep disorders.
Pantozol contraindications
Pantozol is not used in case of hypersensitivity to its ingredients.
Use precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Pantozol, especially in the case of:
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Unintentional weight loss, anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, dysphagia, persistent vomiting, or accompanied by blood, because the drug may relieve symptoms and prevent the diagnosis of a serious disorder with these symptoms which may be cancer.
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Gastric ulcers or surgery on the gastrointestinal tract.
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Continue to treat the symptoms of indigestion caused by heartburn for 4 weeks or more.
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Liver disease or jaundice.
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Suffering from serious illness.
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older than 55 years old.
Patients who suffer from indigestion or heartburn that is recurrent in the long term should consult a doctor at regular intervals.
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You should also not take another acid reflux medication of the same class (proton pump inhibitors) or of the category of H2 blockers.
Pantozol and pregnancy
There are not enough studies on the safety of using the drug during pregnancy, so you should consult a doctor before taking Pantozol during pregnancy.
Pantozol and lactation
The doctor should be consulted before taking Pantozol during the lactation period.
FAQs
Is pantoprazole same as omeprazole?
Both pantoprazole and omeprazole have the same pharmacological classification as "proton pump inhibitors," which help reduce stomach acid excretion, but the difference between them:
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Pantoprazole (Pantozol): Its effect may begin about two and a half hours after taking the first dose, however, you may need 7 days to feel its full effect, and the effect of the drug can last up to 7 days after you stop taking it.
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Omeprazole: A little faster, as the patient begins to feel better in an hour or two, but may only feel fully comfortable with omeprazole use for 4 consecutive days and its effect can last up to 5 days after discontinuation.
Do Pantozol pills increase weight?
Yes, Pantozol pills may cause weight gain as the drug may cause weight gain or loss in some people.
Are Pantozol pills used for Helicobacter pylori?
Yes, Pantozol pills may be used for Helicobacter pylori alongside antibiotics, but it doesn't treat it alone.
