Atopazole 40mg Tablets 14s

What it is used for: Acidity & Ulcers.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: In combination with two appropriate antibiotics for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcers with the objective of reducing the recurrence of duodenal and gastric ulcers caused by this microorganism. Duodenal ulcer , Gastric ulcer and Moderate and severe cases of inflammation of the oesophagus (reflux oesophagitis).

How it works: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.

Active ingredient: Pantoprazole Sodium.

Reported side effects: Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) - Headache; dizziness; diarrhoea; feeling sick, vomiting; bloating and flatulence (wind); constipation; dry mouth; abdominal pain and discomfort; skin rash, exanthema, eruption; itching; feeling weak, exhausted or generally unwell; sleep disorders; fracture in the hip, wrist or spine. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) - Distortion or complete lack of the sense of taste; disturbances in vision such as blurred vision; hives; pain in the joints; muscle pains; weight changes; raised body temperature; high fever; swelling of the extremities (peripheral oedema); allergic reactions; depression; breast enlargement in males. Very Rare - Disorientation

Known drug interactions: Ketoconazole, itraconazole and posaconazole or erlotinib , Warfarin and phenprocoumon , atazanavir , Methotrexate , Fluvoxamine , Rifampicin.

Adults : Duodenal ulcer : 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 wk . In severe cases , increase up to 80 mg daily. Gastric ulcer : 40 mg daily in the morning for 8 wk. In severe cases , increase upto 80mg daily. NSAID ulceration : 20 mg daily. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome : Initially 80mg daily , adjust dose according to response . Elderly : 40 mg daily. GERD : 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 2-4 wk. Extend for a further 4 wk if not healed . Maintenance , 20 mg daily ; reassess risk/benefit if treatment exceeds 1 yr. Children : Not recommeded. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Pantoprazole Sodium. Labelled strength: 40mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Atopazole Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.