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