Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet

Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of pantoprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class of acid reducers that lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet is used to treat conditions caused by too much stomach acid, such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, and ulcers.

How it works: Pantoprazole works by blocking the acid-making pumps in the lining of the stomach, which helps reduce acid production. As a tablet, Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can work throughout the day to help heal and protect the esophagus and stomach.

Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the pantoprazole range and is typically chosen when a clinician wants full acid suppression or when a lower strength is not enough. Because each tablet provides 40 mg, it is suited for adults whose symptoms or diagnosis call for a stronger dose, rather than a smaller maintenance dose.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers
• Hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Prevention of acid damage when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, because pantoprazole works best when taken before eating.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use it exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve quickly.
• Do not use the tablet as a fast relief medicine for sudden heartburn; it is meant for regular dosing.
• Follow any special instructions from your doctor or pharmacist if you take other acid medicines or have trouble swallowing tablets.

Each Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of pantoprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once per day; the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber based on your diagnosis and response. Do not change how often you take Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pantoprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Dizziness
• These effects may be more noticeable when starting a 40 mg dose

• Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet is a stronger pantoprazole tablet, so use it only if a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of stomach cancer.
• Long-term use may raise the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, or certain infections.
• Get medical help if chest pain, trouble swallowing, weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools occur.
• If you take blood thinners, anti-HIV medicines, methotrexate, or digoxin, ask about interaction risks before starting this tablet.
• Avoid relying on Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet for immediate relief of acute heartburn because it does not work like an antacid.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, even though it does not directly interact with pantoprazole

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Atazanavir or rilpivirine-containing HIV medicines
• Clopidogrel
• Drugs needing stomach acid for absorption, such as ketoconazole or iron salts

Store Pentaloc 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.