PROTONIX - Pantoprazole

Protonix Used For

Protonix (Pantoprazole) is prescribed for treating the damage to the esophagus associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production such as the Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Directions for Protonix

The recommended dose of Protonix for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults is 40 milligrams (mg) once a day, preferably in the morning for up to 8 weeks. Treatment may be extended beyond 8 weeks if the doctor feels your condition has not improved as expected. For treatment of gastric ulcers, adults can be prescribed 40 mg once a day in the morning for 4 weeks. To treat duodenal ulcers, 40 mg of Protonix may be administered to adult patients once a day, preferably in the morning, for a period of 2 weeks. For all of the above conditions, for child patients, the use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

How Protonix drug works

Patients with liver disease should inform their doctor before taking Protonix as the condition may require change in medication or special dose adjustments or monitoring. The tablets should not be crushed, chewed or split, but taken whole as they are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body.

Protonix medication side effects

As with all other medication, Protonix also has its own side effects which may or may not include any or all of the following: flatulence (gas), upset stomach or diarrhea, insomnia and/or rashes. It is advisable to seek immediate medical help if any of the above symptoms get aggravated or cause undue discomfort.

Other Protonix information

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Pantoprazole can be taken with or without food.