Pantoprazole is the active ingredient in the anti-ulcer and anti-ulcer remedy used to treat certain stomach problems that depend on acid production, such as gastritis or gastric ulcer, for example.
Pantoprazole can be purchased from conventional pharmacies without a prescription under the trade name Pantozol, Pantocal, Ziprol or Zurcal, in the form of coated tablets.
Price of Pantoprazole
The price of Pantoprazole is approximately 50 reais, however, it may vary depending on the amount of tablets in the pack.
Indications of Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is indicated for the treatment of stomach problems such as gastritis, gastroduodenitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, mild esophagitis and gastroduodenal ulcers. In addition, it can also be used in the prevention of lesions in the lining of the stomach and the beginning of the intestine.
How to use Pantoprazole
The mode of use of Pantoprazole is the ingestion of a 20 mg pantoprazole tablet once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. However, the dosage and duration of treatment should always be guided by a gastroenterologist or general practitioner.
It is recommended to take the tablets whole before, during or after breakfast, without chewing or opening the capsule.
Side effects of Pantoprazole
Some of the side effects of Pantoprazole include headache, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, belly bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, dizziness, allergic skin reactions, weakness or general malaise.
Contraindications of Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is contraindicated for children under 5 years of age, patients being treated for HIV, or patients hypersensitive to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of the formula.
