Pantoprazol Krka
Pantoprazol Krka helps reduce stomach acid and is used for short-term treatment of heartburn and acid reflux.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water before a meal, at the same time each day. Do not chew or break it.
Important
Do not take more than 20 mg of pantoprazole per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Benign stomach polyps
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Abdominal bloating and gas
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Abdominal pain and discomfort
- •Skin rash or hives
- •Itching
- •Feeling of weakness
- •Fatigue or general malaise
- •Sleep disturbances
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests
- •Hip, wrist, or spine fractures
- •Blurred vision
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Weight changes
- •Increased body temperature or fever
- •Swelling of arms or legs
- •Depression
- •Increased bilirubin and fat levels in blood
- •Enlarged breasts in men
- •Taste changes or loss
- •Confusion about time and place
- •Low white blood cell count leading to infections
- •Low platelet count leading to bleeding or bruising
- •Low red and white blood cells and platelets
- •Hallucinations, severe confusion
- •Low levels of sodium, magnesium, calcium, or potassium in blood
- •Tingling, prickling, burning, or numbness
- •Inflammation of the large intestine causing watery diarrhea
- •Muscle cramps
- •Skin rash with joint pain
- •Swelling of face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat causing difficulty swallowing or breathing
- •Severe hives
- •Severe dizziness with fast heartbeat and sweating
- •Swollen rash, skin blistering or peeling
- •Skin coming off and bleeding around eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals, with quick worsening of health
- •Rash from sun exposure
- •Joint pain with flu-like symptoms
- •Red, target-like spots or circles on the body
- •Widespread rash, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (due to severe liver damage)
- •Enlarged kidneys, sometimes with painful urination and lower back pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you are using certain HIV medicines like atazanavir or nelfinavir.
- Do not use this medicine for more than 4 weeks without talking to your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better after 2 weeks of taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
- This medicine is not for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
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- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get a severe skin rash, blisters, or skin peeling.
- If you take this medicine for a long time, it can affect your vitamin B12, bones (risk of fractures), and magnesium levels. Talk to your doctor if you have extreme tiredness, bone pain, or muscle cramps.
- Tell your doctor if your heartburn or stomach problems have been treated for 4 weeks or more, or if you are over 55 and your reflux symptoms are new or have changed recently.
- If you feel dizzy or have problems with your vision, do not drive or use machines.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For short-term use only. Consider the numerous potential interactions. Avoid long-term use. Long-term use carries an increased risk of adverse effects. Risk of hypomagnesemia in prolonged use. (updated 10.11.2025)