Pantoprazole 40 Mg

I recieved a prescription for Pantoprazole Sodium DR 40mg. But my pill looks completely different from what I've had in the past and is different from the descriptions I can find on what it should look like. I have a white, oval tablet with "97" imprinted on one side. The imprints vary between red or black in the same bottle. What do I have in my hands? Any help is appreciated. ## How did you look for it, did you just do a search for what Pantroprazole should look like, or did you search for that imprint? The imprint is what enables a pill to be identified. If you just search for examples of what it should look like, you'll not likely have much luck, since this is a generic medication and most sites don't list all possible options. It is the correct medication, this ...

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Ingredients- gluten or lactose ## The inactive ingredients for the Canadian product are listed as: calcium stearate, cellulose microcrystalline, crospovidone, ferric oxide black, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, macrogol, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, polysorbate 80, ponceau 4R aluminium lake, povidone, quinoline yellow aluminium lake, shellac, silica-colloidal anhydrous, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. Is there anything else I can help with? ## hello i have been taking sdz-pantoprazole for 1 week now am i allowed to drink alcohol while on this med tx

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my pills are white oblong with KU181, do I have the right pills?? ## Hi Janet, I have confirmed that the pill imprint KU 181 is indeed Pantoprazole sodium delayed release 40 mg. A photo of this pill can be viewed by running a google images search for "pantoprazole ku 181". You can learn more about this drug on the page for Pantoprazole Details I hope this helps!

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I just had my Pantoprazole refilled and the pills are different .The new pill is white and oblong with the numbers 1097 printed on one side. Is this generic pabtiorazole? ## Pantoprazole is actually the generic ingredient in Protonix and yes, the pill you have contains 40mgs of it. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Hi ! I'm 24 weeks pregnant and my dr gave me Topzole Pantoprazole 40 mg to take for the severe heart burn , its working like a boss , its the best . But now my question is does it form a foam in the stomach ?? The reason I ask is because I can't seem to burb ( excuse fo that ) and also struggle to throw up ( vommit ) and when I do its just white foam and lots ?? Sorry for all the detail ... Thank u ## Hello, Liliana! How are you doing? Congratulations on the baby! That really sounds like what can happen if your stomach is empty and you are just vomiting stomach acids. However, it would be best to check with your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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does this product cause excessive sweating? ## Yes, it does list the possibility of causing increased sweating as a side effect. How severe is it? You may want to consult your doctor to have it checked out. It may not be the right medication for you to take, so you may need to switch to something else. Learn more Pantoprazole details here.

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Does this pill need to be taken on any empty stomach? How long can you eat afterwards? ## Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to help prevent or treat conditions such as ulcers, heartburn, GERD or gastritis. It can be taken with, or without food, but most people take it just before a meal, so that it has a chance to help when they eat, which is when their stomachs are going to be producing more acid. However, if your doctor or pharmacist has provided you with specific instructions on when to take it, then you should follow their advice. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is this pill is used for my Dr. just put me on said used for to open vessel for blood to flow into the heart ## Hello, Sally! How are you? No, this medication will not do that. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that's use to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. I believe this is the wrong medication. Have you checked with your doctor? You should do so and ask them to clarify.

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I have been taking this pill (for heart attack recovery) since last fall. I already was being treated for vertigo and it seemed to make the vertigo worse plus made me be in a "fog" most of the time. Do I need to change to another generic for Protonix ? ## Hello, John! How are you? This is not a medication used to treat a heart condition of any type. This is a proton pump inhibitor that helps reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. It can cause some slight dizziness as a side effect, but it really should't worsen vertigo or cause you to seem to be in a fog. Do you take any other medications? ## Thanks for your reply. I take Enteric Aspirin 81 mg, Clopidogrel 75 mg, Atorvastatin 20 mg, and ...

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Can I drink alcohol while on this medication? ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? If you have some condition caused by excess stomach acid, you should abstain from alcohol, because it will aggravate the condition. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. How long will you be taking it? ## I seem to get dizzy and almost flu like after taking Pantoprazole 40 mg before our evening meal. I often have one drink before that meal. Is this a poor combination? ## I? have been taking pantoprazoke 40 mg since September 7 . I? have been complaining of little bites on my torso similar to a mosquito bite . Just dawned on me I? have been taking this new med could thus b a dude effect

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my doctor gave me this pill and it has not changed any of my symptoms (belching stomach growling sore and tight throat liquid sensation in my stomach) ...sometimes it feels like they've gotten worse. I wait 30 min before breakfast in order to take it. I've been on it for a week and no difference whatsoever. would I be able to stop taking it and try soemthing else? ## Hello, April! How are you? There would be no harm in stopping it to try something else, but it can take several weeks to heal the damage that has been done from excess acid, so not all of your symptoms are going to go away in the first week. However, I actually did better and had much better results from a different class of medications than I did these ones. Pepcid worked best for me, it's available over the co...

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just took my first pantoprazole sod 40 mg pill right before i ate now 3 hours later i feel weird like im drained, lightheaded, leggs hurt and feel like a panic attack is coming on are these side effects i took it on a empty stomach right before i eat ## Yes, it can cause some problematic side effects, in some people that take it. Learn more Pantoprazole details here. They should ease off after awhile, once your body gets used to the medication. However, if they don't, or if they get worse, you should discuss it with your doctor, because this just might not be the right medication to help you. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Hello, I was prescribed pantoprazole 40 mg to help with my stomach pain. The medicine did make the pain leave. However, after the 8 week course my doctor reduced the dose to 20 mg and told me only to take it when necessary. I was taking 20 mg for only two days before my symptoms returned and I was forced to return to 40mg. I have an appointment scheduled with my doctor soon but I am scared that I might have stomach cancer( 39 year old female). What should I expect at mh appointment. Is a relapse normal so soon after reduction in dose? Thank you. ## Well, I'd say that it isn't time to panic, calm down and relax. There are many other conditions that can cause stomach pain, that aren't stomach cancer. I have experience in this area, several years ago, I started suffering severe...

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Since Nexium 40 mg is now OTC, my doctor switched me to Pantoprazole sod dr 40 mg so i can continue to have it sent to me thru express scripts. Is there a difference between the two? I don't have any side effects from Nexium .... .will this new pill have side effects? ## Hello, Donna! How are you? It is a different medication, but in the same drug class, they are both proton pump inhibitors. It may cause you to experience side effects, there's no way to know, until you try it and see. The side effects can include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Is SDZ Pantoprazole as effective as Pantoprazole? And how do I take (one pill) of 40 mg. SDZ Pantoprazole each day? Label doesn't say whether with or without meals, etc. Thank you. ## They are both the same, the SDZ just stands for the manufacturer, which is Sandoz in that case. It should be taken with an 8 ounce glass of water, just before a meal, so it has time to start working, by the time your meal is digesting. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does Pantoprazole manufactured by Aurobindo contain any gluten? ## It appears that both the 20 mg (NDC 65862-559) and 40 mg (NDC 65862-560) tablets contain the same inactive ingredients: - Calcium Stearate - Crospovidone - Ferric Oxide Yellow - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Hypromellose 2910 (3 Mpa.s) - Mannitol - Methacrylic Acid - Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) Type a - Sodium Carbonate - Triethyl Citrate - Ammonia - Ferrosoferric Oxide - Ferric Oxide Red - Isopropyl Alcohol - Butyl Alcohol - Propylene Glycol - Shellac As such, they should not be problematic for people with gluten sensitivity unless there was cross-contamination during the manufacturing process. Reference: DailyMed You may also be interested in the following PDF titled "Gluten-Free Drugs for Celiac Disease Patients...

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I have not been able to find a medicine that helps with what my doctor thinks is Gerd. The last medicine was protonix and within 21/2 weeks I am having side effects. Ankles are spasming as well as hands however I have spondilosis. I have never had spasms in these areas until protonix and I still have food that gets stuck and continuous hiccups. My doctor put me on 400 mgs of magnesium. Any answers or opinions? ## Hello, JLM! How are you doing? It isn't actually that food gets stuck, though it does feel like it. It's esophageal erosion and irritation there. Sometimes you swallow something that irritates it and gets it acting up, so it feels like there is a lump there, but there actually isn't. And yes, that is a sign of GERD. What other medications have you tried? I had many ...

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i have been taking this medicine for more than 5 years i want to know what are the side effects of this medicine as i have been suffering with the problem of acidity ## Ye tablet kis problem me kaam aati he ## My husband was diagnosed 6 yrs. ago with colon cancer resulting in him wearing a colostomy bag for 1 year. After his first surgery (had 4 in less than a month) he was prescribed SDZ-Pantoprazole 40 mg. He has been on this medication now for 6 yrs. and is now having trouble with his kidneys (possible dialysis in the near future). I understand that Pantoloc has a damaging effect on failing kidneys. I have asked repeatedly that he be taken off it but they say he needs it. He has been experiencing leg cramps. He has now refused to take this medication and I am going to have a talk wit...

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small round pale yellow identifier 124 on one side only ## IC PANTOPRAZOLE SOD DR 40 MG T SUN , small yellow pill with 124 on one side. Please tell me if this is a form of Nexium? Thank-you very much. Gayle~ ## Pale yellow round coated solid with the #124 on one side ## My pantoprazole 40 MG tabs don't look like the descrition on my print out from the pharmacy, Walgreens. They have different numbers on them than the sheet says. ## Just to clear things up, the round, yellow tablet with the 124 on it in black is a 40mg Pantoprazole delayed release tablet, a generic for Protonix. No, this is not the same active ingredient as what is in Nexium, though it is in the same family of medications, proton pump inhibitors. They work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach to help...

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generic name of pantocid tablet ## The active ingredient in Pantocid is Pantoprazole, it is a proton pump inhibitor that helps reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. Side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness, stomach pain and funny taste in mouth. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Is there a cheaper alternative to Pantocid 40 mg. I have been advised by my Docter to take for 6 months but very expensive ## Hi sir/ ma; m. I always goes decision less., angry.. When ever use such medicines.... Like pantosid., pan 40,rab D, eno.... Dontknow why its happens to me.... And i taking anti depressent medicines from manu years.......i wants to know why oy jappens to me.....or if there is any alterna...

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