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