Pentacon: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pentacon Benefits

Pentacon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Pentacon 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

Pentacon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentacon is used -

Severe

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Vertigo
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dyspepsia
Rhinitis
Insomnia

Pentacon Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentacon safe for pregnant women?

Safe
Is the use of Pentacon safe during breastfeeding?

Moderate
What is the effect of Pentacon on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Pentacon on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of Pentacon on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pentacon with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Pentacon Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

How to use Pentacon?

General precautions for Pentacon

Frequently asked Questions about Pentacon

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Pentacon on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Pentacon 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 about 6 years ago

Is Pentacon an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pentacon heal ulcer?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pentacon helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Pentacon?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Pentacon 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Pentacon with zantac?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pentacon can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.