Somac (Protonix)
Generic Name: Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate
Packets of 30 x 40 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Pharmacia & Upjohn
Use
Somac (Protonix) is used to treat and help heal duodenal and gastric ulcers. These can be caused in part by too much acid being made in the stomach. Somac (Protonix) is also used to treat other conditions where there is excess acid in the stomach causing discomfort and ill health such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and Reflux Oesophagitis.
Dosage
The usual dose is one tablet per day. However, if your doctor also prescribes antibiotics with Somac (Protonix), the dose of Somac (Protonix) is two tablets per day, morning and evening with or without food for 7 days. The dose and frequency of Somac (Protonix) that your doctor prescribes for you depends on your medical condition.
Side effects
Most common side effects are headaches, diarrhoea, skin problems such as itchiness and rash, nausea, stomach pain, excessive gas in the stomach or bowel, increased sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, weakness or tiredness, swelling of the legs, metallic taste, fever, conjunctivitis, shortness of breath, hot flushes, high blood pressure, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing and muscle pain.
Precautions
You must tell your doctor if you have any allergies to any substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes. Tell your doctor if you intend to become pregnant or intend to breast- feed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines may be affected by Somac (Protonix), or may affect how well it works. These may include drugs whose activity depends on the acidity of the stomach eg. ketoconazole.
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