Pantoprazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid. It is a prescription medicine used for acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers, H. pylori infection and stomach protection with painkillers. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, injections and capsules, made by 26 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 Pantoprazole works
Pantoprazole switches off the proton pumps in the stomach lining that release acid, allowing irritation and ulcers to heal.
What is Pantoprazole used for?
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Heartburn
- Stomach and duodenal ulcers
- H. pylori infection
- Stomach protection with painkillers
Pantoprazole is used to treat acid reflux and heartburn, heal erosive oesophagitis, treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, and protect the stomach in people taking NSAID painkillers. With antibiotics it helps clear Helicobacter pylori. The injection is used in hospital when tablets cannot be taken.
Side effects of Pantoprazole
Common side effects of Pantoprazole include:
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain or wind
- Nausea
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
- It works best taken before a meal, usually in the morning.
- 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 Pantoprazole
What is the price of Pantoprazole in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Pantoprazole products currently in stock range from Rs 104 to Rs 1,652 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Panizox 20mg Tablet at Rs 104. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Pantoprazole are available in Pakistan?
Pantoprazole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Zentro (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Zopent (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Neege (Sami Pharma Ltd), Protonix (Wilshire Laboratories Ltd), Panizox (Continental Pharmaceuticals), Lesprot (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Toprazol (Mcolson Research Labotraies) and Pezole (Medera Pharmaceutical Ltd), along with 20 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Pantoprazole?
Yes. Pantoprazole 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 Pantoprazole be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.
Are all Pantoprazole brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Pantoprazole 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.
Pantoprazole brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Pantoprazole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
