PAN 40 Tablet

PAN 40 Tablet is a pantoprazole tablet containing 40 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 40 Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used with other medicines to help treat H. pylori infection.

How it works: Pantoprazole in PAN 40 Tablet blocks the acid pump in the stomach lining, so the stomach makes less acid. This tablet form is swallowed and then absorbed, helping lower acid exposure that can irritate the esophagus or stomach.

PAN 40 Tablet is the 40 mg strength of pantoprazole, which is a higher-strength tablet than lower-dose pantoprazole options and is typically chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression. Because there are no other PAN brand strengths or forms listed here, this tablet represents the standard oral tablet form your prescriber may select when a once-daily 40 mg dose is appropriate. Some people feel relief within a few days, but the full effect may take longer to build.

• GERD
• Heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer
• H. pylori treatment with other medicines

• Swallow PAN 40 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it about 30 to 60 minutes before a meal, usually before breakfast unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for consistent acid control.
• If you also take antacids, ask your doctor or pharmacist when to space them from PAN 40 Tablet.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives you, since the 40 mg tablet may be taken once daily and sometimes more often only under medical supervision.

Each PAN 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of pantoprazole. The usual schedule is once daily, but your doctor may adjust how often you take it based on your condition and response; do not take more than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount depends on the treatment plan your prescriber sets. This 40 mg tablet is a common prescription-strength dose, not a self-start medicine.

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
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Use PAN 40 Tablet exactly as prescribed, since long-term or unnecessary use can raise the risk of certain problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dosing and monitoring may need extra caution.
• If you have osteoporosis or low bone density, mention it before using this 40 mg tablet long term.
• This medicine can mask symptoms of more serious stomach disease; get checked if you have trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or unexplained weight loss.
• Let your clinician know about low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or a history of kidney disease.
• If you take blood thinners or medicines for HIV or fungal infections, check for interaction risks before starting PAN 40 Tablet.
• Avoid using it as a quick, immediate fix for sudden chest pain, since chest pain can have non-stomach causes.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Clopidogrel
• Methotrexate
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
• Certain HIV medicines, such as atazanavir or rilpivirine

Store PAN 40 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.