P ppi 40mg Tablet (Pantoprazole 40mg)

Medical Description

P Ppi Tablet is a medicine used to reduce acid production in stomach. It is used for the treatment of ulcers and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It contains pantoprazole as an active ingredient. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking a pump called the proton pump in the stomach wall responsible for the formation of acid. The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach as prescribed by a doctor. Along with taking medicine on time making certain lifestyle modifications can help to manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eat slowly, avoid overeating and lying down immediately after having a meal, limit alcohol intake, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy weight, consult the doctor to understand what works for you best.

Uses of P Ppi 40 MG

P Ppi Tablet is used for the treatment of ulcer and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

contraindications
Contraindications of P Ppi 40 MG
If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of P Ppi Tablet.
Do not consume the medicine if you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.

Side effects of P Ppi 40 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Flatulence

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You may have liver problems.
You are taking painkiller medicines.
You have a personal or family history of stomach cancer.
You are taking medicines used to treat HIV.
You may have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis).
You may have low levels of vitamin B12. P Ppi Tablet reduces the absorption of vitamin B12 after a long term use ( longer than 3 years).
You are on the medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. The doctor may advise performing regular tests for the same.
On exposure to the sun, you get rash on the skin, stop the treatment with Pantoprazole and inform the doctor as this may be a symptom of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE).
You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). The medicine may alter the results.

Mode of Action of P Ppi 40 MG

How Does It Work?
The proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Pantoprazole binds with proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion. It is used for excessive acidity.

Directions for Use of P Ppi 40 MG

P Ppi Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor.
The medicine must be taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach.

Interactions of P Ppi 40 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Other medicines can affect the way P Ppi Tablet works or the medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Especially medicines for fungal infection, anti-HIV medicines, blood thinner medicines and medicines for cancer.

Storage and disposal of P Ppi 40 MG

Store at a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of P Ppi 40 MG

Overdose
If you have taken too much of the medicine, seek medical help or call the doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of P Ppi Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with a regular dosing schedule. Avoid a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.