Pan 20 mg Tablet

Pan 20 mg Tablet contains pantoprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Pan 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and healing of erosive esophagitis. It may also be prescribed for other stomach acid problems when a doctor thinks this 20 mg strength is appropriate.

How it works: Pantoprazole in Pan 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the lining of your stomach, which lowers acid production. Since it is a tablet, it is swallowed and then works inside the body to help reduce burning, irritation, and acid damage over time.

Pan 20 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength of pantoprazole, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler acid-suppressing dose or when symptoms are mild to moderate. Because there are no other Pan strengths or forms listed here, this 20 mg tablet is the only version available in this brand and is meant to be used exactly as prescribed for your condition. Some people feel symptom relief within a few days, but the full effect can take longer.

• Heartburn relief
• GERD treatment
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Acid reflux symptoms
• Excess stomach acid conditions

• Swallow Pan 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at about the same time each day for the best effect.
• It is usually taken before a meal, often before breakfast, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it before eating is commonly preferred.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes, even if your symptoms improve.

Each Pan 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of pantoprazole per tablet. The dose may be taken once daily for many patients, but some conditions may require a different schedule only if your doctor prescribes it. Do not take more than directed by your prescriber, because the right daily amount depends on your diagnosis and response to treatment.

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 or bloating
• Dizziness
• Constipation

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use of pantoprazole can increase the risk of certain nutrient problems, including low magnesium and low vitamin B12.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools, get medical help right away because these may be signs of a serious condition.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Pan 20 mg Tablet may interact with drugs that need stomach acid to be absorbed, so your medication list matters.
• Do not start or stop this medicine without medical advice if you are taking it for ongoing reflux or ulcer-related problems.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Clopidogrel
• Drugs that depend on stomach acid for absorption, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• High-dose methotrexate
• HIV medicines that require acidic stomach conditions, such as atazanavir

Store Pan 20 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.