Drug Ingredient Information
PANTOPRAZOLE-40MG+DOMPERIDONE-20MG
PANTOPRAZOLE
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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. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved US professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers. |
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Before taking pantoprazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (such as lansoprazole, omeprazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. |
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Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease.
Some symptoms may actually be signs of a more serious condition. Tell your doctor immediately if you have: heartburn with lightheadedness/sweating/dizziness, chest pain or shoulder pain (especially with trouble breathing, sweating, lightheadedness, pain spreading to arms/jaw/neck/shoulders), unexplained weight loss.
Proton pump inhibitors (such as pantoprazole) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to prevent bone loss/fracture, such as by taking calcium (such as calcium citrate) and vitamin D supplements.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). |
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Before taking pantoprazole, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
atazanavir (Reyataz);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
clopidogrel (Plavix);
ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with pantoprazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. |
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During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. |
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This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |
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Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using pantoprazole. |
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Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking pantoprazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
If you are taking the tablets, you may take them with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not split, crush, or chew the medication. Doing so may destroy the drug.
If you are taking the granules, take your dose 30 minutes before a meal. To take it by mouth, open the packet and mix the granules in applesauce or apple juice. Do not mix with other foods or liquids. Do not crush or chew the granules. Sprinkle the granules on 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of applesauce and swallow all of the mixture right away (within 10 minutes). Follow with sips of water. Or you can mix the granules with 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of apple juice in a small cup, stir for 5 seconds, and swallow all of the mixture right away. To make sure you take the entire dose, rinse the cup once or twice with apple juice to mix any remaining granules, and swallow the juice. Do not prepare the mixture ahead of time for later use.
If you are giving the granules through a tube into the stomach (nasogastric or gastric tube), ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.
If needed, antacids may be taken along with this medication. If you are also taking sucralfate, take pantoprazole at least 30 minutes before sucralfate.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatment even if you are feeling better.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. |
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Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of pantoprazole is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. |
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. |
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including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as unusually fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, persistent muscle spasms, seizures). |
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serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. |
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Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company. |
DOMPERIDONE
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The name of your medicine is Domperidone. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘dopamine antagonists’. Domperidone works by helping to move food faster through your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and gut. This is so that it does not stay in the same place for too long. It also helps stop food flowing the wrong way back up your food pipe.
Domperidone can be used for the following:
Adults
•To stop or prevent you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
•To stop or prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal
•To treat stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by the flow of the stomach contents back into your food pipe
Children
•To stop or prevent children feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) |
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•You are allergic (hypersensitive) to domperidone. Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
•You have a tumour of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma)
•You have a blockage or tear in your intestines
•You have black, tarry bowel motions (stools) or notice blood in your bowel motions. This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Do not take domperidone if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking domperidone. |
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•You are allergic (hypersensitive) to domperidone. Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
•You have a tumour of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma)
•You have a blockage or tear in your intestines
•You have black, tarry bowel motions (stools) or notice blood in your bowel motions. This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Do not take domperidone if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking domperidone. |
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•You have any kidney problems. If you take domperidone over a long period, your doctor may want to lower the amount you use. This will depend on how severe your kidney problems are
•You have liver problems
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking domperidone. Do this even if they have applied in the past. |
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Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you can buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because domperidone can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some medicines can affect the way domperidone works.Do not use Domperidone and tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
•Ketoconazole or liquid for fungal infections
•Antibiotics for infections (such as erythromycin)
Children:
Do not give domperidone to children who weigh less than 35kg. |
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•You are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant |
| Drug Breast feeding Interaction |
•You are breast-feeding. It is best not to take domperidone if you are breast-feeding. This is because small amounts may pass into the mother’s milk |
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You may feel sleepy, confused or have less control over your movements while taking domperidone. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. |
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• Adults and teenagers
(over 12 years and who weigh more than 35 kg)Take one or two domperidone (10 or 20mg) 3 to 4 times a day. Do not take more than 8 (80 mg) in a day.
•Babies and Children
(over 12 years and who weigh more than 35 kg) Your doctor will work out the dose depending on the weight of your child. Do not give your child more than 8 (80 mg) in a day. Do not give domperidone to children weighing less than 35kg.
People with kidney problems
Your doctor may tell you to take a lower dose or to take the medicine less often. |
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•Swallow the whole with a drink of water.
•Take the 15 to 30 minutes before a meal and, if needed, before you go to bed.
•Do not crush or chew them. |
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•If you have taken more domperidone than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department straight away. Take the carton and any left with you. This is so the doctors know what you have taken.
•The signs of taking more than you should include feeling sleepy, confused, uncontrolled movements (especially in children) which include unusual eye movements, unusual movements of the tongue or abnormal posture (such as a
twisted neck). |
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•If you forget to take domperidone, take it as soon as you remember.
•However if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
•Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. |
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Your doctor will decide how long you will need to take this medicine. If you take domperidone for more than 4 weeks your doctor may wish to see you again. This is to check if you need to keep taking the treatment. |
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•You get swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You could also notice an itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria). This may mean you are having an allergic reaction to domperidone.
•You notice any uncontrolled movements. These include irregular eye movements, unusual movements of the tongue, and abnormal posture such as a twisted neck, trembling and muscle stiffness. This is more likely to happen in children. These symptoms should stop once you stop taking domperidone.
•You have a very fast or unusual heartbeat. This could be a sign of a life-threatening heart problem. |
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•Unusual production of breast milk in men and women
•Breast enlargement in men
•Lowering of sexual drive (libido) in men
•In women, menstrual periods may be irregular or stop
•Stomach problems, including mild stomach cramps |
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•Itchy skin. You may also have a rash
•A blood test shows changes in the way your liver is working.
•Headaches
•Feeling agitated or irritable
•Feeling more nervous than usual
•Fits
•Feeling drowsy
Side effects such as feeling drowsy, nervous, agitated or irritable or having a fit are more likely to happen in children. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist |
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•Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
•Do not store above 25°C.
•Do not take domperidone after the expiry date stated on the pack.
•Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer need. Do not dispose of medicines by flushing down a toilet or sink, or by throwing them out with your normal household rubbish. This will help to protect the environment. |
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