Protonix Information

Protonix is designed to heal the erosive esophagitis (esophagus injury, caused by the stomach acid), and other health states involving of the stomach acid excess, e.g. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It may also be prescribed by the doctor for other conditions.

Protonix belongs to the proton pump inhibitors, reducing the production of acid produced in the stomach.

Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor. Read the leaflet. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

Do not quit the treatment even if you start feeling well. Finish the prescribed therapy. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve in 8 weeks.

Swallow the whole enteric-coated tablet, do not crash it.

If you wish to swallow the oral granules easily, you make mix them ONLY with applesauce or apple juice. Pour the granules on a teaspoon of applesauce and swallow the content immediately without chewing. You may also sprinkle the granules into a cup with 1 teaspoon of apple juice, stir and swallow immediately. Add a bit more of apple juice to the same glass and drink it in order to gel the entire dose.

Protonix granules may also be given with apple juice through a nasogastric (NG) tube. Fix a 60-milliliter syringe to the NG tube and take off the plunger. Hold the syringe high enough to make sure there will be no bends in the tube. Pour the Protonix granules into the syringe and add 2 teaspoons of apple juice. Shake or tap the syringe carefully as it empties into the tube. Pour 2 more teaspoons and rinse the syringe to make sure you will get the entire dose. Shake or tap the syringe carefully again. Repeat this action for at least two times.

Talk to your doctor in case you require the prolonged therapy. Long-term use of this medicine is detected to cause stomach cancer in animal studies. There is no such information about the same effects with human patients. Prolonged therapy may also perplex the vitamin B-12 absorption. Talk to your doctor about prevention of B-12 deficiency.

Protonix Safety Information

In case of missing a dose of Protonix, take it as soon as you remember to do so. However, if it's about time to take your next dose, skip the missed one and follow your regular schedule. Thus take the next dose when it's time for it. Never take a double dose at once. Seek immediate medical attention in case of overdose.

Keep Protonix safe from heat, moisture, and light. Store this product at room temperature. Keep this product out of the reach of children. Keep safe from pets.

Make sure to inform the doctor about all your health states and allergies before the start of the therapy. You should not take this medicine if you have an allergy to pantoprazole. Follow the advices of your health care provider according to food, beverages, or activity while you are using Protonix.

Make sure to inform your doctor about all the medicines, herbs or supplements you take. Do not start the therapy without the consultation with a doctor!

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have plans for pregnancy or breast feed. The risks for the fetus or born baby, and the extraction into the milk have not been researches.

Protonix Side Effects

Contact your health care specialist in case of the most common side effects, such as gas, stomach pain; headache; nausea, vomiting; or diarrhea.

Contact with your heath care provider in case you notice any signs of an allergy, such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; hives; difficulty breathing.

Inform your health care provider about any side effects that trouble you. Ask you doctor all the questions you have about this medicine and your health state.

Do not share Protonix with others for whom it has not been prescribed.