Pantoprazole (AFT) TM
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Active ingredients: pantoprazole
Pack: Pantoprazole (AFT) 40 mg powder for injection, 10 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PANTOPRAZOLE-AFT pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Short-term use where oral therapy is not appropriate for: 1.Symptomatic improvement and healing of gastrointestinal diseases which require a reduction in acid secretion: Duodenal ulcer Gastric ulcer Reflux oesophagitis Gastrointestinal lesions refractory to H2 blockers Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome,2.Maintenance of healed reflux oesophagitis in patients previously treated for moderate to severe reflux oesophagitis.,Note. Patients whose gastric or duodenal ulceration is not associated with ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs require treatment with anti-microbial agents in addition to anti-secretory drugs, whether on first presentation or recurrence.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White to off-white porous cake or powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 10 mL vials pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pantoprazole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
