Panzol is a drug that contains the active ingredient – pantoprazole. Panzol is used to treat problems with the functioning of certain organs of the digestive system – primarily the stomach, esophagus and intestines. The main action of panzol is to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.
The specific reasons for using Panzol include:
- mild gastro-oesophageal reflux disease,
- long-term treatment of the so-called reflux oesophagitis
- preventing the return of esophageal reflux,
- duodenal and stomach ulcer,
- prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by non-selective non-steroidal inflammatory drugs,
- to prevent relapse of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori,
- Long-term treatment of problems where you produce too much acid (including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
Composition and action of Panzol
The main ingredient of Panzol is pantoprazole, an organic chemical compound belonging to the group of proton pump inhibitors. Pantoprazole works by reducing the amount of hydrogen ions that are released into the lumen of the stomach.
The composition of Panzol also includes maltitol, crospovidone type B, carmellose sodium, anhydrous sodium carbonate, calcium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, macrogol, soy lecithin, yellow iron oxide, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, triethyl citrate.
How to take Panzol?
Panzol is a prescription-only medicine. The details of the treatment process are determined by the doctor, including the duration of the therapy and the amount of the drug taken.
Panzol is in the form of tablets taken by mouth. It is recommended to take Panzol approximately one hour before a meal. Do not chew or crush the tablet – it is most effective when swallowed whole, washed down with water.
Most often, Panzol is used in the following doses:
- in the case of children over 12 years of age – 1 tablet a day or – in the case of recurrence of disease symptoms after starting treatment – 2 tablets a day,
- for adults – 1 tablet a day.
It is not recommended to use Panzol in children under 12 years of age. Most often, the medication provides relief from about 2-4 weeks after starting treatment.
Panzol – precautions
As with most medications, taking Panzol may cause a number of side effects. The most common are:
- abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, vomiting,
- headache and dizziness, visual disturbances, photosensitivity, difficulty concentrating
- allergic skin reactions, redness, blistering of the skin, erosion (loss of the epidermis or epithelium) of the eyes, nose, mouth or genitals, facial swelling, profuse sweating,
- swollen tongue, swollen throat, difficulty breathing, dry mouth
- joint pain,
- liver or kidney disorders,
- – changes in the blood picture,
- depressive states.
Particularly rare side effects caused by taking panzol include:
- sudden weight loss
- recurrent vomiting, bloody vomiting, blood in the stools, intense and regular diarrhea,
- hallucinations, hallucinations,
- sudden, involuntary muscle contractions, joint pain, fast heart beat
- swallowing problems
- pale skin color, general body weakness,
- yellow discoloration on the skin or eyes,
- fever,
- enlargement of the kidney size, pain when urinating, pain in the lower back (indicating that you are developing nephritis), kidney failure.
In the case of the above-mentioned symptoms, the need for further treatment with Panzol should be consulted immediately with a doctor.
Since Panzol can affect your mind, causing dizziness, headaches and problems with concentration, you should not drive or operate machinery or equipment after taking it.
In addition, Panzol should not be used in the following cases:
- known allergy to pantroprazole or any of the other ingredients,
- diagnosed renal or hepatic dysfunction,
- ulcer lesions of a cancerous nature,
- treatment with: atazanavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erlotinib, warfarin, phenprocoumon, methotrexone or anticoagulants – taking Panzol at the same time may inhibit their effect.
In case of starting treatment with Panzol, inform your doctor about all recently taken drugs.
In the case of pregnant and breastfeeding women, the decision to start treatment with Panzol is made by the doctor. The active ingredient Panzol has been found to pass into the milk of young mothers; however, there are not enough studies documenting the effect or lack of a clear effect of taking Panzol on the development of the fetus or newborn during breastfeeding. For this reason, treatment with Panzol in pregnant and breastfeeding women is permitted if the expected results of treatment exceed the potential negative effects on the fetus or child.
- Manufacturer: Apotx polska Form, dose, packaging: Tablets, 20 mg, 56 pack Availability category: Rp Active substance: Pantoprazole