Pleez 40 Capsule

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Pleez Information

Pleez, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Pleez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pleez depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pleez as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pleez normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Pleez has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pleez related warnings talks about Pleez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleez contraindications section.

Besides this, Pleez may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pleez is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Pleez Benefits & Uses

Pleez is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pleez Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Acidity
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Acidity
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pleez Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pleez safe for pregnant women?


    Pleez is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Pleez safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pleez. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Pleez on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Pleez on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pleez on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Pleez on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pleez on the Heart?


    Pleez is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pleez with Other Drugs

Pleez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Pleez Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pleez unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pleez

  • Is this Pleez habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Pleez.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Pleez you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    There are no side effects of Pleez, so it is safe for use.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Pleez is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Pleez Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pleez


    You can take Pleez with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pleez


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pleez as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Pleez

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Pleez?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Pleez is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Pleez over the counter drug?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Pleez over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Pleez an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Pleez is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Pleez on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Pleez on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own. 

Question over 5 years ago

Why Pleez is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Pleez can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986

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