Protonix 20mg
Protonix 20mg is one of 2 strengths in which Protonix (Pantoprazole) is supplied. The full range is 20mg, 40mg. This page covers what the 20mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Protonix is administered orally once daily, with or without food. According to the prescribing information, the usual adult dose is 40mg once daily for erosive oesophagitis healing or peptic ulcer healing, with maintenance doses of 20-40mg once daily. Higher doses are used in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.
Indications
Protonix is approved in adults and children for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including erosive oesophagitis healing and maintenance, peptic ulcer disease, prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and as part of triple-therapy regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication. According to clinical guidelines, the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration should be used, with periodic reassessment of long-term therapy.
All strengths
- 20mg
- 40mg
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