Pantoprazole Dexcel Protect 20 mg gastro-resistant tablets, 14 pcs

Application

Pantoprazole Dexcel® Protect 20 mg enteric-coated tablets contain the active ingredient pantoprazole, which reduces the production of stomach acid.This happens by pantoprazole blocking a specific pump that is responsible for producing stomach acid.This reduces the amount of stomach acid.This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux in adults.Reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and irritates it, which can cause painful symptoms such as a burning sensation in the chest and a sour taste in the mouth.

The symptoms can be relieved after just one day of treatment, but the medicine does not have to provide immediate relief.It may be necessary to take the tablets over 2 to 3 consecutive days to relieve symptoms.If your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks or even worsen, you should consult a doctor.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is one tablet daily, taken before a meal.Swallow the tablet whole with a little water and do not bite or break it.Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 20 mg pantoprazole.

It should be taken over at least 2 to 3 consecutive days.Stop taking it as soon as you are free of symptoms.If you do not notice any improvement after 2 weeks of continuous use, contact your doctor.Do not take the medicine for more than 4 weeks without medical advice.

If you have taken more than recommended, tell your doctor or pharmacist.If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose, but continue taking it at the next scheduled time.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains 22.56 mg of pantoprazole sodium 1,5 water, equivalent to 20 mg of pantoprazole.In addition, the drug contains the following excipients: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized corn starch, carboxymethyl starch sodium type A, sodium carbonate, calcium stearate (vegetable), hypromellose, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, yellow iron (III) oxide hydrate, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30%, polysorbate 80, sodium dodecyl sulfate andTriethyl citrate.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any of the other ingredients.Also, if you are allergic to other proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole or esomeprazole, you should not use the medicine.The medicine is also not suitable if you are taking HIV-protease inhibitors such as atazanavir or nelfinavir.

Patient information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have had long-term treatment for heartburn or indigestion, are over 55 years old and treat indigestion on a daily basis, or if you have new or recently changed reflux symptoms.You should also consult your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, stomach surgery, liver problems, or jaundice.

Do not take the medicine for more than 4 weeks without consulting your doctor.Tell your doctor if symptoms have not resolved after 2 weeks.Long-term use can lead to reduced absorption of vitamin B12, hip, wrist or spine fractures and falling blood magnesium levels.

If you notice symptoms such as unintentional weight loss, vomiting blood, blood in stools, difficulty swallowing, paleness, stomach pain, or severe diarrhea, tell your doctor immediately.If you have a skin rash, especially in sun-exposed areas, you should also stop treatment and inform your doctor.

The medicine should not be taken by children and adolescents under 18 years of age.If side effects such as dizziness or blurred vision occur, you should not drive or operate machines.

Pregnancy

You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking.

No prescription is required for this product.

Pantoprazole Dexcel® Protect - stomach acid: less is more

Pantoprazole helps control stomach acid production. Reflux symptoms can be caused not only by eating, but also by psychological stress.When the stomach or mind is overloaded, stomach acid production can be increased.Pantoprazole can reduce this production and prevent the reflux of stomach acid, which is an effective aid against reflux symptoms.

Proton pump inhibitors such as Pantoprazole Dexcel® Protect 20 mg usually work quickly.Thanks to an enteric coating, they pass through the stomach undamaged and only then release the active ingredient, which reaches the stomach and the proton pumps via the bloodstream.