What is Pan 40mg?
Pan 40mg is a prescription medicine to manage peptic ulcers, reflux esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and its linked symptoms such as heartburn, acidity, acid reflux, and pain in swallowing.
Pan 40mg tablet contains Pantoprazole, which belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors.
Pantoprazole is effective in neutralizing your stomach acid and helping gas elimination, which provides relief from stomach pain.
After a valid doctor's prescription, Pan 40mg can be purchased from licensed pharmacies under the brand name Protonix.
How does Pan 40mg work?
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases gastric acid secretion by obstructing the actions of a protein membrane known as H+K+Atpase present across your stomach lining.
This further manages the worsening of your ulcers and heals existing ulcers and esophageal lesions. As a result, you get quick relief from unpleasant GI tract symptoms like heartburn, acidity, and acid reflux.
How to use Pan 40mg?
Take a Pantoprazole tablet 30 minutes to 1 hour before your meals or as directed by the physician.
Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose of Pan 40 mg based on your age, body weight, and medical condition.
Unless the doctor advises you to stop, do not stop your treatment with the Pantoprazole tablet.
You can increase the effectiveness of Pantoprazole by eating smaller meals often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods and caffeinated drinks.
Make sure to take 40mg of Pan tablet at the same time every day to maintain Pantoprazole in your blood.
When you take Pan tablet for treating heartburn, it takes almost 1-2 days to control the symptoms.
However, if your condition does not improve within a few days of treatment, consult the doctor immediately.
What are the Side effects of Pan 40mg?
Most side effects of Pantoprazole do not require medical attention and disappear once your body adjusts to this medicine.
Several people using 40mg of Pan tablet do not suffer from any severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Pan 40mg include:
- Headache
- Watery stools
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle pain
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Problem in breathing
- Stomach pain
Call the doctor immediately if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Pan 40mg?
- If you are allergic to Pan 40mg tablet, avoid it. Tell the doctor about your history of allergy to this medicine. If you suffer from symptoms such as skin rash, itching on your body, or breathing difficulty, seek medical help.
- During management with Pantoprazole, the doctor will closely monitor your liver functions, kidney disorders, and blood magnesium levels to avoid the risk of side effects.
- Before you start taking 40mg of Pan tablet, let the doctor know about your medical history, especially heart problems, kidney diseases, and liver disorders.
- Inform the doctor if you have suffered from weak bones or have any previous history of bleeding in your gut.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor first and then accordingly start treatment with Pan 40mg.
