Pantoprazol Orion
Pantoprazol Orion reduces the amount of acid your stomach produces to treat acid-related conditions.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One 20 mg tablet once daily, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, or a maximum of one tablet per day if you have severe liver problems.
Method
Take the tablet whole with a little water, about one hour before a meal. Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet.
Important
Usually, no more than one 20 mg tablet per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Benign growths (polyps) in the stomach.
RARE
- •Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
- •Stomach bloating, gas, constipation, dry mouth, stomach pain or discomfort.
- •Rash, itching, hives.
- •Weakness, tiredness, sleep problems, depression.
- •Hip, wrist, or spine fractures.
- •Changes in taste or loss of taste, blurred vision, joint or muscle pain.
- •High body temperature, weight changes, swelling of arms and legs.
- •Allergic reactions.
- •Confusion, disorientation (not knowing where you are or what time it is), hallucinations.
- •Tingling, prickling, numbness, or burning sensation.
- •Inflammation of the large intestine causing persistent watery diarrhea.
- •Blood test changes, such as abnormal liver enzymes, low magnesium, sodium, calcium, or potassium, or changes in blood cells (white or red blood cells, platelets).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to pantoprazole, any other ingredients in this medicine, or other similar medicines (proton pump inhibitors).
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had severe liver problems. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly.
- If you are taking NSAID pain relievers for a long time, tell your doctor, as Pantoprazol Orion can protect your stomach and intestines from harm.
- Long-term use may lower vitamin B12 levels. Contact your doctor if you experience tiredness, tingling, mouth sores, muscle weakness, or vision problems.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking HIV medications, such as atazanavir.
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- Long-term use (over a year) may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures. Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or are taking steroids.
- Long-term use (over three months) can lower magnesium levels in your blood. Contact your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle cramps, confusion, seizures, dizziness, or a fast heart rate.
- If you develop a rash, especially in sun-exposed areas, tell your doctor immediately.
- Stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe skin reactions such as blisters, peeling skin, fever, or swollen lymph nodes.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have unexplained weight loss, repeated vomiting (especially if there is blood in your vomit), black stools, difficulty swallowing, paleness, chest pain, stomach pain, or severe diarrhea.
- Tell your doctor if you are scheduled for a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).
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)