Protonix
Pantoprazole tablets for acid reflux and stomach ulcers. They reduce acid production by blocking the stomach's acid pump.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Pantoprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
This listing uses Protonix as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pantoprazole tablets for acid reflux and stomach ulcers. They reduce acid production by blocking the stomach's acid pump.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+-ATPase pump system in parietal cells, reducing active acid volume output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Protonix is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Pantoprazole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.