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Can Pantocid Be Taken Twice On Regular Basis?

i have been taking pentocid 40 for more than a year for the last 6-7 days it is giving me more discomfort so iam taking pentoci 40 mor. & eve. is it safe to take pentocid 40 twice if so how long. also taking one pentocid daily on regular basis is safe ????
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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Hello
You are taking proton pump inhibitors e.g. pantocid i.e. pantoprazole .
Normal dose is 20-40 mg / day once daily in the morning advised for 8 weeks . If symptoms recurs may take for another 8 weeks .
Long term high dosage may lead to bacterial over growth in GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT .
Hepatic impairment ( monitor liver functions regularly , if enzyme increase , discontinue).
However , other side effects are common and once should not bother , like dizziness, rash , flu like symptoms and many more .
So in my opinion control your dietary habit rather medicine .
Avoid fatty , spicy, greasy , oily foods, also avoid alcohol, drinks with caffeine in them .
Try raising the head of your bed 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down.
Hope these measure will help you.
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Can Pantocid Be Taken Twice On Regular Basis?

Hello You are taking proton pump inhibitors e.g. pantocid i.e. pantoprazole . Normal dose is 20-40 mg / day once daily in the morning advised for 8 weeks . If symptoms recurs may take for another 8 weeks . Long term high dosage may lead to bacterial over growth in GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT . Hepatic impairment ( monitor liver functions regularly , if enzyme increase , discontinue). However , other side effects are common and once should not bother , like dizziness, rash , flu like symptoms and many more . So in my opinion control your dietary habit rather medicine . Avoid fatty , spicy, greasy , oily foods, also avoid alcohol, drinks with caffeine in them . Try raising the head of your bed 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down. Hope these measure will help you.