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