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Prozen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Prozen have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Prozen 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Prozen have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Prozen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Prozen's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Prozen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prozen related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Prozen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Prozen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Prozen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Prozen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prozen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Prozen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Prozen without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Prozen safe during breastfeeding?
Prozen may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Prozen, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Prozen.
What is the effect of Prozen on the Kidneys?
Prozen is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Prozen on the Liver?
Prozen has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Prozen on the Heart?
Prozen is not harmful for the heart.
Prozen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prozen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prozen habit forming or addictive?
Prozen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Prozen can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Prozen, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prozen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Prozen
Taking Prozen with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prozen
Taking Prozen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Prozen 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.
No, you can not buy Prozen 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.
Prozen is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Avoid taking Prozen with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Discontinuation of Prozen 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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