About pantoprazole
Proton pump inhibitor
Used for
- Treats gastro-oesophageal reflux and erosive oesophagitis
- Treats stomach and duodenal ulcers
- Helps prevent ulcers from certain anti-inflammatory medicines
- Treats excess stomach acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Usual adult dose
Usually 40 mg once daily; dose and duration vary by condition.
Usual dose in children
For ages 5 years and older with reflux oesophagitis: usually 20 mg daily if under 40 kg, or 40 mg daily if 40 kg or more.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or stomach pain
- Long-term use may lower magnesium or vitamin B12
Important warnings
- Long-term use may increase fracture and certain infection risks.
- May mask symptoms of stomach cancer; persistent symptoms need assessment.
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic reaction or severe, persistent diarrhoea.
- Do not crush or chew gastro-resistant tablets.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Pantoprazole passes into breast milk in small amounts; use when clinically appropriate.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption of medicines needing stomach acid, such as some antifungals.
- Can affect warfarin; monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid with rilpivirine-containing medicines.
- May increase methotrexate exposure, especially at high doses.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.