Pantoprazol Krka
Pantoprazol Krka reduces the amount of acid in your stomach and is used to treat stomach and bowel issues caused by too much acid.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one tablet once a day, but your doctor may tell you to take two tablets daily for some conditions.
Method
Take the tablet whole with water one hour before a meal. Do not chew or break it.
Important
Do not take more than two 40 mg tablets (80 mg) per day unless your doctor tells you to.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Benign stomach polyps
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Stomach bloating and gas
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach pain and discomfort
- •Skin rash, hives, or itching
- •Fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine
- •Feeling weak, tired, or generally unwell
- •Sleep disturbances
- •Vision problems, such as blurred vision
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Changes in weight
- •Increased body temperature or fever
- •Swelling of arms and legs (edema)
- •Depression
- •Enlarged breasts in men
- •Changes or loss of taste
- •Disorientation (feeling confused about time and place)
- •Hallucinations, confusion (especially if you've had these symptoms before)
- •Tingling, prickling, burning, or numbness
- •Colon inflammation causing persistent watery diarrhea
- •Changes in blood tests such as increased liver enzymes, bilirubin, or blood fats
- •Decreased numbers of white blood cells (leading to more infections) or platelets (leading to easy bleeding/bruising)
- •Low levels of sodium, magnesium, calcium, or potassium in the blood
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pantoprazole, sorbitol, or any other ingredients in it, or to other proton pump inhibitor medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or have had them in the past.
- Long-term use (more than 1 year) may lower your Vitamin B12 levels. Talk to your doctor if you feel very tired, have numbness, or a sore tongue.
- Long-term use (more than 1 year) may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures (hip, wrist, or spine).
- If you take this medicine for more than three months, your magnesium levels in the blood might drop. Your doctor may check this.
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- Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for HIV (like atazanavir).
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get a severe skin rash with blisters, peeling skin, fever, or flu-like symptoms, especially on areas exposed to sunlight.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms: unexplained weight loss, repeated vomiting, blood in vomit (looks like coffee grounds), black tarry stools, difficulty or pain when swallowing, chest pain, stomach pain, paleness and weakness, or severe/persistent diarrhea.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
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)