Vonoprazan: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB). It is a prescription medicine used for acid reflux (GERD), erosive oesophagitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers and H. pylori infection. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 19 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Vonoprazan works
Vonoprazan blocks the stomach's acid pump in a different way from older PPIs. It acts quickly, does not need to be taken before food, and keeps acid low for a long time.
What is Vonoprazan used for?
Vonoprazan is used to heal erosive oesophagitis and relieve acid reflux, to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, and, together with antibiotics, to clear Helicobacter pylori infection.
Side effects of Vonoprazan
Common side effects of Vonoprazan include:
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
See a doctor if you have severe watery diarrhoea that does not stop, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or vomiting blood or black stools.
Precautions and warnings
- Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures.
- Tell your doctor about other medicines you take.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.
Frequently asked questions about Vonoprazan
What is the price of Vonoprazan in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Vonoprazan products currently in stock range from Rs 364 to Rs 1,872 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tanavul 10mg Tablet at Rs 364. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Vonoprazan are available in Pakistan?
Vonoprazan is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Vonov (Pharmedic Ltd.), Vonozan (Getz Pharma Ltd), Voniza (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Vonma (CCL Pharmaceutical), Vonnp (Horizon Pharma), Vociniti (Searle Company Limited), Vonocab (Kizen Pharma) and Venu, along with 10 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Vonoprazan?
Yes. Vonoprazan is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Vonoprazan be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.
Are all Vonoprazan brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Vonoprazan in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Vonoprazan brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 40+ products containing Vonoprazan from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
