Pantoprazole is available in the form of a tablet that needs to be taken orally once a day, as directed by your doctor. To ensure the effectiveness of the medication, it is important to swallow the tablet whole without crushing, chewing, or breaking it down. Your doctor may recommend that you take Pantoprazole 1 to 4 times a day or a single dose every other day.
To ensure that you take the medication as directed, it is advisable to set reminders in your calendar. Do not discontinue this medication without first consulting with your doctor, as some conditions may become worse if the drug is suddenly stopped. The dose may need to be gradually reduced. The dosage and duration of treatment for Pantoprazole are determined by your medical condition and response to treatment.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):
- Adults: 40 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks. Your doctor may want you to take pantoprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain conditions.
- Children 5 years of age and older weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more 40 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks.
- Children 5 years of age and older weighing 15 to 39 kg: 20 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks.
- Children younger than 5 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:
- Adults: at first, 40 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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