Pantoprazole (Pharmacor) TM
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Active ingredients: pantoprazole
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACOR PANTOPRAZOLE pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg enteric coated tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Symptomatic improvement and healing of the following gastrointestinal diseases which require a reduction in acid secretion. Duodenal ulcer. Gastric ulcer. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Symptomatic GORD: the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GORD. Reflux oesophagitis. Gastrointestinal lesions refractory to H 2 -blockers. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Maintenance of healed reflux oesophagitis in patients previously treated for moderate to severe reflux oesophagitis. Prevention of gastroduodenal lesions and dyspeptic symptoms associated with nonselective NSAIDs in increased risk patients with a need for continuous nonselective NSAID treatment
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, enteric coated
- Oral
- Yellow coloured, oval shaped, biconvex, enteric-coated tablets, plain on both sides.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 30 tablets 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
