Pantoprazole

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Uses of Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole is used to treat damage from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach) in adults and children 5 years of age and older. Pantoprazole is used to allow the esophagus to heal and prevent further damage to the esophagus in adults with GERD. It is also used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome in adults. Pantoprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.

Precautions and Warnings

Before taking pantoprazole,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pantoprazole, dexlansoprazole (Dexilant), esomeprazole (Nexium, in Vimovo), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, in Talicia, in Zegerid), rabeprazole (AcipHex), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in pantoprazole tablets or granules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.

Some medications should not be taken with pantoprazole. Other medications may cause dosing changes or extra monitoring when taken with pantoprazole. Make sure you have discussed any medications you are currently taking or plan to take before starting pantoprazole with your doctor and pharmacist. Before starting, stopping, or changing any medications while taking pantoprazole, please get the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

The following nonprescription or herbal products may interact with pantoprazole: iron supplements. Be sure to let your doctor and pharmacist know that you are taking these medications before you start taking pantoprazole. Do not start any of these medications while taking pantoprazole without discussing with your healthcare provider.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a low level of magnesium, calcium, or potassium in your blood; hypoparathyroidism (condition in which the body does not produce enough parathyroid hormone [PTH; a natural substance needed to control the amount of calcium in the blood]); low levels of vitamin B12 in your body; osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily); or an autoimmune disease (condition in which the body attacks its own organs causing swelling and loss of function) such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking pantoprazole, call your doctor.

Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking pantoprazole if you are 70 years of age or older. Do not take this medication for a longer period of time than recommended by your doctor.

Dosage

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Oral dosage forms for erosive esophagitis:

  • Adults—40 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks. Your doctor may want you to take pantoprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain conditions.
  • Children 5 years of age and older weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—40 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks.
  • Children 5 years of age and older weighing 15 to 39 kg—20 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks.
  • Children younger than 5 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:

  • Adults—At first, 40 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
  • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

  • headache, dizziness;
  • stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  • joint pain; or
  • fever, rash, or cold symptoms (most common in children).

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