Protonfix 40 Tab (20X10) Pantoprazole Sodium 40 Mg By Martin & Brown

What is it used for?
Pantoprazole is used to reduce excess stomach acid and treat acidity, heartburn, acid reflux (GERD), and stomach or intestinal ulcers. It may also be used to help heal acid-related damage to the food pipe.

How does it work?
It blocks the stomach’s acid-producing pump, reducing the amount of acid released into the stomach.

How to take/use it
Take it exactly as prescribed, usually before a meal. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Do not change the dose or duration without medical advice.

Common side effects
Headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, or gas.

Precautions
Tell a doctor if symptoms continue or worsen, or if there is difficulty swallowing, repeated vomiting, unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, or black stools. Long-term use should be monitored by a doctor, as it may affect vitamin B12 or magnesium levels and may increase the risk of certain infections or bone fractures. Tell the doctor about other medicines being taken, especially blood thinners or medicines for HIV treatment.