PANTOSHIELD Tablet 10's

bleeding in the gut. Consult your doctor before taking PANTOSHIELD TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects are dryness of mouth, constipation and flatulence. You must also inform your doctor immediately if you experience severe tiredness with abnormal muscle movements, dizziness, confusion, disorientation and irregular heartbeat, as it could be a sign of low magnesium levels in blood. USES OF PANTOSHIELD TABLETIt is used to manage: Peptic ulcer and manages its recurrence Gastrointestinal Reflux disease (GERD) Reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) Acidity, Heartburn, Pain in swallowing HOW PANTOSHIELD TABLET WORKSPANTOSHIELD TABLET contains Pantoprazole which helps to reduce gastric acid secretion by the blocking the actions of a protein membrane called H+K+Atpase (proton pump) across the stomach lining. As a result, it manages the worsening of ulcers, heals the existing ulcers and esophageal lesions and provides relief from the unpleasant symptoms of GI tract (such as acidity, heartburn and acid reflux). DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take PANTOSHIELD TABLET 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or as advised by your physician Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition Do not stop taking PANTOSHIELD TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop SIDE EFFECTS OF PANTOSHIELD TABLETCommon side effects of PANTOSHIELD TABLET: benign polyps in the stomach headache dizziness, drowsiness feeling weak nausea or vomiting diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, flatulence dry mouth Stop taking PANTOSHIELD TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the lips, face or body and difficulty in breathing or swallowing) signs of liver problems (yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine and tiredness) severe skin reactions (such as redness, blistering, peeling of skin and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals with fever) signs of kidney problem (such as lower back pain, painful urination) signs of low magnesium levels in blood (such as tiredness, abnormal muscle movements, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, irregular heartbeat) sudden weight loss, looking pale and weak (anemia) signs of bleeding in the gut (such as bloody vomits/stools) uncontrollable body movements (including eye and tongue), twisted neck and abnormal body posture