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Pantocaf D is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Pantocaf D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Pantocaf D 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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Is the use of Pantocaf D safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pantocaf D without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Pantocaf D safe during breastfeeding?
Pantocaf D may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Pantocaf D, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Pantocaf D.
What is the effect of Pantocaf D on the Kidneys?
Pantocaf D does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantocaf D on the Liver?
Pantocaf D may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pantocaf D on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pantocaf D for the heart.
Pantocaf D 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 Pantocaf D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantocaf D habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pantocaf D has not been reported.
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 Pantocaf D can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Pantocaf D, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pantocaf D is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pantocaf D
Taking Pantocaf D with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantocaf D
Consumption of alcohol and Pantocaf D together may have severe effects on your health.
Pantocaf D should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
This is because long-term use of Pantocaf D 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.
Discontinuation of Pantocaf D 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.
Avoid taking Pantocaf D 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.
Pantocaf D is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
This medicine data has been created by -
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