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Pansa 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
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Is the use of Pansa safe for pregnant women?
Pansa is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Pansa safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pansa. Immediately discontinue Pansa if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Pansa on the Kidneys?
Pansa is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pansa on the Liver?
Pansa has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pansa on the Heart?
Pansa is not harmful for the heart.
Pansa 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 Pansa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pansa habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pansa has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pansa you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pansa does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pansa in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pansa
Taking Pansa with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pansa
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pansa as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Pansa can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This is because long-term use of Pansa 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.
Rarely Pansa causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Take Pansa as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Pansa 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
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