Protera I Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Itopride 150 mg+Pantoprazole 40 mg
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT PROTERA I CAPSULEPROTERA I CAPSULE is a combination of Itopride and Pantoprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Gastrokinetic agent and Proton pump inhibitors. It is used in the management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease when monotherapy alone is not enough for some patients. PROTERA I CAPSULE also manages Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and stomach and duodenal ulcers. Along with PROTERA I CAPSULE your doctor might want you to make some lifestyle changes such as having a balanced diet and exercising. PROTERA I CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients having gastrointestinal haemorrhage, obstruction, or perforation. Consult your doctor before taking. PROTERA I CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients having severe liver disease, osteoporosis, cancer. PROTERA I CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women and is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking. PROTERA I CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF PROTERA I CAPSULEIt is used to manage: gastroesophageal reflux disease stomach and duodenal ulcers Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
How It Works
PROTERA I CAPSULE is a combination of Itopride and Pantoprazole where Itopride acts by increasing the movement (peristalsis) in the gastrointestinal tract and Pantoprazole works by stopping the production of acid by inhibiting certain enzymes (H+/K+ ATPase) at the surface of the cells present in the gastric lining.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
using PROTERA I CAPSULE are headache, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, joint pain, diarrhoea and dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF PROTERA I CAPSULEIt is used to manage: gastroesophageal reflux disease stomach and duodenal ulcers Zollinger-Ellison syndrome HOW PROTERA I CAPSULE WORKSPROTERA I CAPSULE is a combination of Itopride and Pantoprazole where Itopride acts by increasing the movement (peristalsis) in the gastrointestinal tract and Pantoprazole works by stopping the production of acid by inhibiting certain enzymes (H+/K+ ATPase) at the surface of the cells present in the gastric lining. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake this medicine as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PROTERA I CAPSULECOMMON headache nausea vomiting flatulence joint pain diarrhoea dizziness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPROTERA I CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGPROTERA I CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use machinery if you feel dizziness and disturbed vision after taking PROTERA I CAPSULE. LIVERPROTERA I CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients having severe liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take PROTERA I CAPSULE if you are allergic to Itopride, Pantoprazole or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSPROTERA I CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have gastrointestinal haemorrhage, obstruction or perforation Use in pediatrics: PROTERA I CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration depends on your age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before taking PROTERA I CAPSULE.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug Interactions: Before taking PROTERA I CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine. Overdosage If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of PROTERA I CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Itopride, Pantoprazole Pharmacological Category : Prokinetic Drug, Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapeutic Indication : Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and Stomach and Duodenal ulcers Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep PROTERA I CAPSULE out of reach of children Store below 25°C
Article Information
Written By
DETAILS Written By Dr. Janet.C
Medical Content Writer
Reviewed By
Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
Medical Expert
Last Updated
17 Dec 2022