Pentate 40 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Morepen Laboratories Ltd
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: Pentate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pentate an antacid?
A: No, Pentate 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 Pentate safe?
A: Pentate is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Pentate a painkiller?
A: No, Pentate 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 Pentate a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Pentate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Pentate forever?
A: Pentate 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 Pentate with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Pentate and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pentate and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pentate and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with ranitidine?
A: Both Pentate and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pentate if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pentate. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pentate Pentate and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Pentate while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pentate along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Pentate with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pentate. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pentate with other medications?
A: Pentate can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pentate and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pentate with other medications.
Q: Can I take Pentate with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pentate and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Pentate cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pentate. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pentate, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Pentate cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pentate in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pentate.
Q: Does Pentate cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Pentate. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pentate use.
Q: Does Pentate cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pentate. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pentate.
Q: Does Pentate cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pentate use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Pentate cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Pentate use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Pentate cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pentate. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Pentate expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Pentate has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Pentate contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Pentate 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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