Brand Name Pcare 40mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Pantoprazole (40mg)

Strength 40 mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Gastro Intestional Tract

SubCategory

anti-ulcer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Medico Healthcare

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Medico Healthcare,Lassya Pride, Vittal Rao Nagar, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
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10 Tablet(s) in Strip

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    Medical Description of Pcare 40mg Tablet

    Pcare 40mg Tablet contains Pantoprazole40mg. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), an anti-ulcer agent used to treat to stomach, and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It decreases stomach acid secretion. It relieves ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, used in combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin, or clarithromycin, and metronidazole, or tinidazole. Furthermore, it is used to treats stress ulcers and acid secretion during the intake of painkillers (NSAIDs).

    This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc, liver dysfunction, vitamin, and mineral deficiency.


    Pcare 40mg Tablet Uses

    Used in the treatment of the following conditions as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and Gastroduodenal ulcers. 


    Pcare 40mg Tablet Benefits

    The swelling of the oesophagus (muscular tube that helps food moves from the throat to the stomach) is called Esophagitis. It is caused due to excess acid production back flow from stomach to oesophagus, resulting in a condition called Erosive esophagitis; it should irritate, and damages the lining of the oesophagus. This medicine is used to treat this acid suppression in the stomach.

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

    GERD occurs due to stomach acid frequently flows backwards direction from the stomach to the oesophagus, which leads to developing heartburn, and acid indigestion. Primarily it can manage lifestyle changes, and using OTC (Over the counter) medicines. Also, sometimes need surgery. This medicine is used to treat this backflow acid secretion in the stomach.

    Helicobacter pylori infection

    H. Pylori causes infection to the lining of the stomach called H. Pylori infection, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. This medicine is used in combination with antibiotics (amoxicillin, or clarithromycin), and metronidazole, or tinidazole to treat this bacterial infection.

    Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

    Tumours formed in the pancreas and duodenum leads to produce gastrin hormone, which in turn causes more acid secretion in the stomach is called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This medicine is used to treat this acid suppression in the stomach due to tumours.

    Gastro- duodenal ulcers 

    By increasing stomach acid secretion leads to develop gastro-duodenal ulcers. This medicine is used to treat this excessive stomach acid production. Also used to treat stress ulcers. 


    Pcare 40mg Tablet Indication

    Pcare 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and Gastro- duodenal ulcers. 

    Pantoprazole can also prescribe with the combination of antibiotics (amoxicillin, or clarithromycin), and metronidazole, or tinidazole to treat H. Pylori infection. Also used to treat stress ulcers, arises due to intake of NSAIDs. The course of this medicine is up to 8 weeks, infections not suppress, increase the course for more than 8 weeks in some cases. But, children should not be given more than 8 weeks. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chewed, or crushed the tablet.


    Mechanism of action of Pcare 40mg Tablet

    Pcare 40mg Tablet contains Pantoprazole 40mg. Pantoprazole acts on the final step of gastric acid secretion; it blocks the acid releasing gastric parietal cells of the stomach. A parietal cell of the stomach contains H+/K+ ATP Pumps, which helps in acid secretion and then inhibits acid production by blocking these H+K+ ATP pumps. This action will last up to 24 hours, in between; more pumps will be produced by the stomach, which indicates the need to take the next dose to prevent the acid production in the stomach.


    How Pcare 40mg Tablet works

    Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), works by inhibiting the action of proton pumps (presented in the parietal cells of the stomach, involves acid secretion). Then it decreases the acid secretion from the stomach.


    Pcare 40mg Tablet Contraindication

    Interaction with drug

    Ketoconazole

    Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections. This medicine alters the action of ketoconazole. Ask your doctor, and then take for the better quality of life.

    Methotrexate

    Methotrexate is an antimetabolite used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine alters the action of methotrexate. Ask your doctor, and then take for the better quality of life.

    Warfarin

    Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug. This medicine increases the levels of warfarin in our body leads to an increase in INR levels. It leads to risk of serious bleeding. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Nelfinavir

    Nelfinavir is an antiviral drug. This medicine alters the action of nelfinavir. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Digoxin

    Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to treat irregular heartbeats. This medicine alters the action ofdigoxin. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Interaction with disease

    Liver Disease

    Pantoprazole primarily conversation of its active form occurs in the liver. It should be used with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction; hepatic impairment, or liver diseases. Then it leads to the risk of liver dysfunction or liver damage. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.

    Colitis

    This drug should be used cautiously in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient health conditions. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Osteoporosis

    It is a bone disease, becomes bones weak. Long-term use of pantoprazole can cause calcium deficiency, which leads to showing an effect on bones. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are given with pantoprazole to minimize this calcium and vitamin deficiency. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.


    Pcare 40mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Nausea
    • Diarrhoea
    • Headache
    • Abdominal pain
    • Muscle pain
    • Joint pain
    • Dizziness
    • Rashes
    • Leucopenia
    • Hepatic dysfunction

     


    FAQs for Pcare 40mg Tablet

    Does Pantocid 40mg(Pantoprazole 40mg) Tablet have a habit-forming drug?

    No, Pcare 40mg Tablet doesn’t have a habit-forming tendency.

    What is the time duration for Pcare 40mg Tablet to react on the body?

    Pcare 40mg Tablet shows its action within one hour after administration. It will take 2 to 3 days for better relief and 4 to 5 weeks will take for complete relief.

    How long Pcare 40mg Tablet

    Tabletwill sustain in our body?

    Pcare 40mg Tablet remains for 24hrs in our body.

    Is it safe during pregnancy?

    Yes. Pcare 40mg Tablet is safe during pregnancy. Pcare 40mg Tablet doesn’t show an effect on the fetus. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Can we take over years of time?

    Long-term use of this medicine leads to develop vitamin, and mineral deficiencies. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.


    Precautions and general warning of Pcare 40mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    No. It is not safe with alcohol consumption. It shows harmful effects. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Driving or operating machinery

    No. Pcare 40mg Tablet is not safe after administration. It causes vision disturbances, dizziness, and alters the ability to drive. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Pregnancy

    Yes. This tablet is safe during pregnancy. It doesn’t show an effect on the fetus. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Breast Feeding

    No. Pcare 40mg Tablet is not safe during breastfeeding. It passes through the breast milk and shows an effect on the babies. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Kidney Problem

    Yes. This tablet is safe in patients with kidney diseases. It doesn’t show an effect on the kidneys. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.

    Liver Disease

    Yes. This tablet is safe in patients with kidney diseases. It doesn’t show an effect on the kidneys. Ask your doctor, and then take for a better quality of life.


    How to Take Pcare 40mg Tablet

    This tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before the meal as prescribed by the doctor. Take this medicine at a fixed time intervals. It is better, try to finish your dinner three hours before going to bed, for reducing the acid secretion in the stomach.

    Take the correct dose and duration of medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chewed, or crushed the tablet.


    Use of Pcare 40mg Tablet in Adult

    Consult your physician.


    Use of Pcare 40mg Tablet in children

    Consult your physician.


    Use of Pcare 40mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Consult your physician.


    Other general warnings

    If you are allergic to Pantoprazole. Informed the doctor before prescribing this medicine. If you noticed any allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. Immediately meet your doctor, for a better quality of a life.


    General instructions

    Pcare 40mg Tablet(Pantoprazole (40mg)) Tablet is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Erosive esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and Gastro- duodenal ulcers. 

    Pantoprazole can also prescribe with the combination of antibiotics (amoxicillin, or clarithromycin), and metronidazole, or tinidazole to treat H. Pylori infection. Also used to treat stress ulcers, arises due to intake of NSAIDs.


    Drug-Food Interaction

    By using this medicine with food should be maintained time gap at least 1 hour before the meals for better effectiveness of the medicine. By using this medicine with spicy, fatty foods, alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, etc, should be avoided for better effectiveness of the medicine.


    Over Dose

    Take the doses properly as directed by the doctor. Do not be taken as an overdose. If you are taken, unfortunately, immediately meet the doctor, for a better quality of life.


    Missed Dose

    Probably do not skip the dose of pantoprazole as directed by the doctor. If you skipped the dose, take it immediately. If you skipped the dose, it’s nearer to the next dose, take properly one dose, do not be taken as double the dose. It leads to overdose, immediately meet the doctor, for a better life.


    Storage and Disposal

    Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.

    Protect from light and heat.

    Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.

    Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Pcare 40mg Tablet(Pantoprazole 40mg)Tablet contains Pantoprazole 40mg. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitors (PPI), an anti-ulcer agent used to treat to stomach, and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It decreases stomach acid secretion. It relieves ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, used in combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin, or clarithromycin, and metronidazole, or tinidazole. Furthermore, it is used to treat stress ulcers and acid secretion during the intake of painkillers (NSAIDs).

    Likewise, it is better, try to finish your dinner three hours before going to bed, for reducing the acid secretion in the stomach.