Protonix
Intended to relieve stomach acid overproduction to support mucosal wall healing and target burning reflux symptoms.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Pantoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Protonix, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Protonix vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Protonix details
- Conditions
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease · Peptic Ulcer Disease · Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
- Alternative names
- pantoprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent rilpivirine use; hypersensitivity to pantoprazole
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; joint pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Safety verified. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve stomach acid overproduction to support mucosal wall healing and target burning reflux symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+-ATPase pump system in parietal cells, reducing active acid volume output.
What you will receive
Protonix is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Pantoprazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.