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Pantoprazole (Act) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: pantoprazole

Pack: Pantoprazole (Act) 40 mg powder for injection, 1 vial

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PANTOPRAZOLE ACT pantoprazole (as pantoprazole sodium) 40 mg/vial powder for injection vial

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For short-term use where oral therapy is not appropriate for the following conditions: 1. Symptomatic improvement and healing of gastrointestinal diseases which require a reduction in acid secretion, e.g. duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux oesophagitis, gastrointestinal lesions refractory to H2 blockers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. 2. Maintenance of healed reflux oesophagitis in patients previously treated for moderate to severe reflux oesophagitis. Note: Patients whose gastric or duodenal ulceration is not associated with ingestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs require treatment with anti-microbial agents in addition to anti-secretory medicines, whether on first presentation or recurrence.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Intravenous
  • White to off white lyophilized powder, in a clear glass vial.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • Available in carton containing 1 vial pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient pantoprazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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