Pantoprazol Orion
Pantoprazol Orion reduces stomach acid production and is used to treat acid-related problems in the stomach and intestines.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Typically one 40 mg tablet once a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Method
Take the tablet whole with a little water one hour before a meal. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablet.
Important
Do not take more than two 40 mg tablets per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Benign polyps in the stomach.
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach bloating and gas
- •Constipation
- •Stomach pain
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Weakness
- •Sleep problems
- •Bone fractures (hip, wrist, spine)
- •Changes in taste
- •Blurred vision
- •Joint and muscle pain
- •Weight changes
- •Fever
- •Swelling of hands and feet
- •Depression
- •Hallucinations
- •Confusion
Important Warnings
- Do not use Pantoprazol Orion if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Seek medical help immediately and stop taking this medicine if you have a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hives, or severe dizziness with rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop serious skin reactions such as blistering, peeling skin, or flu-like symptoms, especially if accompanied by fever or painful sores in the mouth, eyes, or genitals.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained weight loss, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, difficulty swallowing, paleness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe kidney problems, or persistent watery diarrhea.
- Long-term use (over 3 months) can decrease magnesium and B12 vitamin levels in your body and increase the risk of bone fractures. Discuss with your doctor if you are using this medicine long-term or are at risk for these deficiencies.
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- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or if you have had skin reactions when using other medicines.
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)