Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Ideally, Pantocid D should be taken by mouth once daily but it can be taken twice in some cases depending on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken before 30 minutes of eating food to prevent acidity and heartburn. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypersensitivity and improper liver function.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Pantocid D does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Pantocid D contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Pantocid D does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Pantocid D can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.