Uses of Pantanam Tablet
Pantanam 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
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Pantanam Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.
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How to use Pantanam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pantanam 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pantanam Tablet works
Pantanam 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
In Depth Information on Pantanam Tablet
Expert advice for Pantanam Tablet
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Pantanam can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Pantanam can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Pantanam is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor
