Pentacid 40mg Tablet

Pentacid is prescribed for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like gastroesophageal diseases or GERD, peptic ulcers, acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This proton-pump inhibitor reduces the amount of naturally occurring acid in the stomach. It helps by preventing oesophagus being damaged by the acids and treating peptic ulcers in the digestive system.

It is important that you stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to avoid any serious side effects. When taking the tablet or capsule, make sure that you do not miss a dose. If you miss a dose, just skip it.

• Erosive Esophagitis

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Helicobacter Pylori Infection

• Osteoporosis

• Hypersensitivity

• Liver Disease

• Osteoporosis

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of the medication lasts for an average of 24 hours, hence you need to take just one dose in a day.

• What is the onset of action?

  One can observe the onset of action within an hour of oral administration. However, the onset can take time if you consume the tablet after a meal. Consult your doctor to seek the best schedule of medication.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is probably safe to use the medication by pregnant women but should be consumed only after discussing all the benefits and risks involved with the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with the use of this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult the doctor and take this medication only if there are no other substitutes. The benefits of this medication should clearly outweigh the risks to make it eligible for consumption.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The results of combining the use of this medication with alcohol are unknown. Consult your doctor to know about the safety of consuming alcohol while on the medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no sufficient information regarding this but it is advised that you avoid driving if you experience excessive drowsiness or calmness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  People suffering from kidney related diseases should take extra precaution while taking this medication. Consult your doctor to seek more help to avoid any serious implications.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It is advised that you avoid the medication if you suffer from any liver related disease as the medication can aggravate the existing conditions. Ask for substitute medications from your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Pentacid 40mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Unipan Tablet

  Kontest Chemicals Ltd

• Panoz 40mg Tablet

  Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Vinpan 40Mg Tablet

  Vintage Labs Pvt Ltd

• Swisspan 40Mg Tablet

  Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Praztac 40Mg Tablet

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Pantaom 40Mg Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Pazole 40Mg Tablet

  Admac Pharma Ltd

• Well 40Mg Tablet

  Wewell Biotech Pvt Ltd

• VRPZ 40MG TABLET

  V R Med Informatics Pvt Ltd

• Duopep 40Mg Tablet

  Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  In case you miss a dose, it is advised that you skip the dose and not try to compensate it. A double dose can lead to overdose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, consult your doctor for immediate help to avoid any serious effects.

This medication is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Ketoconazole, Methotrexate, Warfarin, Nelfinavir and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  The medication can interact with diseases like osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia and liver diseases to cause serious side effects. If you have any such diseases, make sure that you discuss it with your doctor before starting the course of medication.