Pantofin 20 mg Tablet

Pantofin 20 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of pantoprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. Pantofin 20 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and ulcers. This strength is designed for patients who need standard acid control in a tablet form.

How it works: Pantoprazole in Pantofin 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which helps reduce stomach acid production. By lowering acid, the tablet gives irritated tissue time to heal and can relieve heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.

Pantofin 20 mg Tablet is the lower standard tablet strength and is often the starting or maintenance dose when a doctor wants acid suppression without moving to a stronger dose. Because there are no other Pantofin strengths or forms listed here, this 20 mg tablet fits typical adult dosing for many acid-related problems, with your prescriber deciding whether once-daily treatment is enough or whether a different schedule is needed.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Acid-related stomach irritation
• Ulcer treatment or prevention when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed acid suppression needs

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take Pantofin 20 mg Tablet about 30 to 60 minutes before a meal, usually before breakfast.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes daily use.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Use only the exact schedule your doctor gives you, since pantoprazole dosing depends on the condition being treated.

Each Pantofin 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of pantoprazole. Many adults take this strength once daily, but some conditions may need a different schedule, and the maximum daily amount should only be set by a doctor. Do not increase the dose on your own, even if symptoms are not fully controlled.

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
• Constipation

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that depend on stomach acid for absorption, since Pantofin 20 mg Tablet lowers acid.
• Long-term use can increase the risk of low magnesium, bone fractures, and certain infections in some people.
• Do not use it for immediate relief of sudden chest pain; chest pain may be a heart problem and needs urgent evaluation.
• If you have trouble swallowing or vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss, seek medical care promptly.
• Tell your clinician about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Pantofin 20 mg Tablet.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting alcohol may help while you take this tablet.

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

Store Pantofin 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.