PANTOPRAZOL beta 20 mg acid gastric juice tablets, 7 pcs

Instructions for use for PANTOPRAZOL beta 20 mg acid gastric juice tablets, 7 pcs

Application Notes

Adult

1 Tablet

1 time per day

at the same time, before the meal

Application areas

Mode of action

How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient inhibits the release of gastric acid from the so-called parietal cells of the gastric mucosa. There it blocks a specific spot that is responsible for the release of gastric acid via a pump mechanism.

Composition

Contraindications

What speaks against an application?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- History of ulcers in the digestive tract
- Hepatic impairment
- Jaundice
- History of surgery in the gastrointestinal tract

What age group do you need to consider?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine must not be used.
- Adults over 55 years: The medicine should be used with particular caution.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, it is not recommended to use it. You may be to consider a weaning.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.

Side effects

What adverse effects may occur?

- Gastrointestinal problems such as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleep disorders
- Fatigue
- Skin hypersensitivity reactions such as:
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Increase in liver values
- Feeling unwell
- General weakness
- Broken bone
- Benign growth of the gastric mucosa

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Hints

What should you consider?
- The drug may mask symptoms that indicate a serious condition. Therefore, let your doctor clarify any long-lasting symptoms before taking the medicine.
- Be careful if you are allergic to binding agents (e.g. carboxymethyl cellulose with the E number E 466)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to dyes (e.g. quinoline yellow with the E number E 104)!
- Beware of intolerance to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.

Detailed instructions for PANTOPRAZOL beta 20 mg acid gastric juice tablets, 7 pcs

Field of use

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) can be used for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms, such as heartburn or acid regurgitation in adults.

Mode of action

What is special about Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric juice-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces):

The active ingredient pantoprazole inhibits the so-called proton pumps, which are responsible for the release of gastric acid in the gastric mucosa. It reduces the body's production of gastric acid.

Active substances / ingredients / ingredients

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) contains:

The active substance is pantoprazole.
1 gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg pantoprazole (as pantoprazole sodium 1.5 H2O).

Other ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose (E 460i), lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica (E 551), magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.) [pflanzlich], poly(vinyl alcohol), titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 3350, iron(III)hydroxide oxide x H2O (E172), Quinoline Yellow (Aluminium Lake) (E104), Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) (Ph.Eur.) (MW: 250,000), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Polysorbate 80 [pflanzlich] (E433), Triethyl Citrate (E1505 ), talc (E 553b)

Contraindications

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) contain lactose. If you know that you suffer from lactose intolerance, only take the tablets after consulting a doctor.

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric juice-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) must not be taken:

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to pantoprazole or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.

if you are taking HIV protease inhibitors such as atazanavir or nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infection).

If you are unsure, contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking. Read the instructions that come with the pack before taking it.

dosage

Recommendation for use of Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces):

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) should not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18, as there is insufficient information on safety for this younger age group.

Recommended dose for adults:
Take 1 tablet once a day whole with a glass of water at the same time. Do not exceed this recommended daily dose of 20 mg pantoprazole.

Revenue

Take this medicine for at least 2-3 consecutive days.

When taking the tablets, make sure you drink enough fluids. A glass of water is best.

Do not chew or break the tablet.

The tablets should always be taken at the same time and before a meal.

Stop taking Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces)when you are completely free of symptoms.

If you do not see any improvement in symptoms after 2 weeks of continuous use of this medicine, contact your doctor.

Do not take Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) for more than 4 weeks without consulting your doctor.

Patient notes

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces),

if you have had treatment for heartburn or indigestion for 4 weeks or more.

if you are older than 55 years and treat indigestion with non-prescription medicines on a daily basis.

if you are older than 55 years and have new or recently changed symptoms.

if you have had a stomach ulcer or stomach surgery in the past.

if you suffer from liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

if you visit your doctor regularly because of severe symptoms or serious illnesses.

if you are scheduled to have an endoscopy or a breath test called a 13C urea breath test.

if you have ever experienced skin reactions as a result of treatment with a medicine similar to pantoprazole, which also reduces stomach acid.

if you are due to have a certain blood test (chromogranin A).

Ask your doctor for specific advice if you are taking HIV protease inhibitors such as atazanavir or nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infection) at the same time as pantoprazole.

Pregnancy

You should not take Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Hints

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) should not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18.

Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastro-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) contains lactose. If you know that you suffer from lactose intolerance, only take the tablets after consulting a doctor.

Do not take Pantoprazole beta 20 mg acid gastric-resistant tablets (pack size: 7 pieces) for more than 4 weeks without consulting your doctor.

The recommended daily consumption should not be exceeded.

Do not store above 30°C. Protect from light and moisture.

Store in the original packaging.

Keep out of the reach of children.

If side effects such as dizziness or visual disturbances occur, you should not drive or use machines.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist about risks and side effects.

Manufacturer:  betapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Kobelweg 95, 86156 Augsburg