Pantakan 40mg Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Kanad Labs
Composition Pantoprazole (40mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
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A: Pantakan is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pantakan an antacid?
A: No, Pantakan is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.
Q: Is Pantakan safe?
A: Pantakan is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Pantakan a painkiller?
A: No, Pantakan is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pantakan a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Pantakan is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Pantakan forever?
A: Pantakan should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Pantakan and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pantakan and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pantakan and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with ranitidine?
A: Both Pantakan and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pantakan if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pantakan. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pantakan Pantakan and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Pantakan while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pantakan along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pantakan. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with other medications?
A: Pantakan can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pantakan and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pantakan with other medications.
Q: Can I take Pantakan with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pantakan and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Pantakan cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pantakan. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pantakan, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Pantakan cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pantakan in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pantakan.
Q: Does Pantakan cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Pantakan. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pantakan use.
Q: Does Pantakan cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pantakan. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pantakan.
Q: Does Pantakan cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pantakan use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Pantakan cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Pantakan use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Pantakan cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pantakan. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Pantakan expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Pantakan has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Pantakan contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Pantakan does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.
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