PANTOPRAZOLE 40 MG + DOMPERIDONE 10 MG | WONON-D

Pantoprazole + Domperidone is a combination medication prescribed for the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) heartburn in adults and children. The medicine belongs to the category of drugs called Proton pump inhibitors. The medicine is highly beneficial in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the gut (intestine) caused by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) medicines and helps in the prevention of rebleeding following therapeutic endoscopic procedures done for acute bleeding stomach (gastric) or intestinal (duodenal) ulcers. Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets are a combination medicine available at Pax Healthcare under the brand name WONON-D. The medicine is made using the best quality raw materials at a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit. 

Take the Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professionals. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets to avoid irritating your mouth. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. The range of side effects usually noticed while taking Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets are diarrhea, stomach pain, flatulence (gas), dryness in the mouth, dizziness, and headache. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you ever had a skin reaction after taking medicine to treat acidity or had a history of allergic reaction to Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets or any other proton pump inhibitor medicines. 

Medicinal Uses of Pantoprazole + Domperidone Tablets 

Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets are majorly used in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, stomach pain, peptic ulcer, and other conditions due to hyperacidity or acid reflux. Combination medicine is composed of two main ingredients Domperidone and Pantoprazole. 

Domperidone is a prokinetic that works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. The key indications of Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets are mentioned as follows: 

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn due to hyperacidity
• Inflammation of food pipe (esophagitis)
• Peptic ulcer

Directions for Use 

Carefully read the description label given along with the Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets. Do not self-medicate the medicine. Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.  

Side Effects of Pantoprazole + Domperidone Tablets

Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets have mostly mild to moderate side effects that get resolved over time. The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Inform your doctor if your side effects persist or get severe with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets are mentioned as follows: 

• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain

Drug Interactions 

Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets may interact with other medicines when taken together. The medicine may also react with certain food items and health disorders. Do not take Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets with the following mentioned drugs: 

• Blood thinner (e.g. clopidogrel, warfarin)
• Antifungal (e.g. ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole)
• Anti-HIV drug (e.g. atazanavir, nelfinavir)
• Iron supplements
• Antibiotics (e.g. ampicillin, rifampicin)
• Heart medicine (e.g. digoxin)
• Anti-cancer drug (e.g. methotrexate)

Safety Precautions and Warnings 

1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets as it may cause adverse side effects. 

2. Do not take Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets without a doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Store the Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Stop taking Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or breathing difficulties while taking it. 

5. Keep the Pantoprazole + Domperidone tablets out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded medicines. 

6. Complete the prescribed dosage of the Esomeprazole injection even if you start feeling better.