Pan 20 Mg

What Is Pan 20 Mg?

Pan 20 mg is a type of medicine that is used in all those conditions where your body is producing a lot more stomach acids than what is actually needed.

Because of high stomach acid production, you usually suffer from acidity, heartburn, stomach pain, and cramps.

Here is a list of disorders where the doctors recommend you take Pan 20 mg:

• Acidity disorder
• Treatment of heartburn
• Peptic ulcer
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Visit your doctor today to get your prescription for the Pan 20 mg and use it following the dosage and safety guidelines given by them.

➦ Chemical Name

Pantoprazole is the generic element present in the medicine, which is from the category of drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors.

➦ Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd. in India holds the license to exclusively manufacture the medicine in its facilities.

How Does Pan 20 Mg Work?

• Taking the Pan 20 mg activates the generic element inside the pill that is Pantoprazole.
• It can act on its own, display its proton pump inhibitor action inside the stomach and gut cells.
• This action, in simple words, limits the ability of the stomach cells to produce acids in your stomach.
• Because of this, less stomach acid is produced and secreted after taking food.

How Is Pan 20 Mg Used?

• To use the medicine, you have to take it orally by mouth.
• Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water and avoid breaking or crushing the medicine.
• The doctors will highly recommend that you only use the medicine in the morning.
• Take your pill only when you are in an empty stomach, before even taking your breakfast.

Strength & Substitute

• Pan 20 mg is generally a medicine that is given to patients for mild or moderate issues with acidity and heartburn problems.
• However, there are other strengths of the same medicine to adjust the dose if the issue is more severe.
• For example, the doctors can tell you to use the 40 mg or the 60 mg dose if it is needed.
• On the other hand, there are mild doses like 10 mg as well to cure less severe problems.
• As there are so many doses, it is always better to take consultation from the doctors before choosing a random dose.

Dosage

• Your dose has to be taken daily, one pill at a time.
• To adjust to the effects better, take it at the same time each day.
• Keep taking your medicines until you have reached the end of the tenure as given in your prescription.
• Do not stop using the medicine after a few days when you do not have any signs of heartburn or acidity anymore.
• Remember that if you stop taking the full course of the medicine it can return the symptoms can return.
• Do not forget to miss your dose during the early morning hours right after you get out of bed.
• Avoid increasing the dose or strength of your pill without consulting your doctor, as an excess dose can mean side effects.

Fact Box

Drug Interactions

• The drug Pan 20 mg can interact with any other similar proton pump inhibitor medicine.
• So, tell the doctors if you are already using any kind of similar pill.

Also, tell the doctors if you are taking any medicine for:

• Digestion
• Bloating
• Curing stomach or intestinal ulcers

Side Effects

Here is a range of issues that may either occur with Pan 20 mg, because of an overdose or drug interaction:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Palpitations
• Flushing
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Joint pain
• Stomach pain
• Mouth dryness

Sometimes these issues should recover on their own.

However, if they keep continuing even after 3 to 4 days, get to the doctors for some advice.

Precautions and warnings

1. Be aware of using the Pan 20 mg pills for a very long time.
2. Studies at the FDA showed that patients taking the medicine for more than a year have suffered from bone disorders.
3. Some of the issues include an increased risk of fractures or osteoporosis in some cases.
4. It is possible that if you are low in calcium already that the doctors will give you other medicines like calcium supplements or vitamin D pills.
5. Avoid driving after taking the medicine, as it can make you feel dizzy or nauseated.
6. Avoid using the Pan 20 mg pill with a major liver disorder.
7. Also, tell the doctors if you suffer from any major heart disorder and have gone through a cardiac arrest or stroke.

Benefits of Taking Pan 20 mg

Using the Pan 20 mg pill gives you instant relief from stomach pain, heartburn, and a long-lasting action for 6 to 7 hours easily.

Where To Buy Pan 20 Mg In Australia?

The Australian government has mandated people in Australia to buy the medicine only from one registered online pharmacy in the country, AustraliaRXMeds.

FAQs

1. Can I take Pan 20 mg after some food?

No, you have to strictly use the medicine being in an empty stomach.

2. Is it safe for a male patient with diabetes?

In case of diabetes, it is probably safe to use the Pan 20 mg pill, but with some minor adjustments to the strength of the pill if needed.

3. Until what age is a male safe to take Pan 20 mg?

Patients can keep using the Pan 20 mg pill until a high age, even beyond the age of 60.

4. Is there any drug abuse tendency with Pan 20 mg?

You can keep using the Pan 20 mg pill without any fear of drug abuse or habit-forming issues.

Last Updated on 09/04/2025 ✔ Medically Reviewed by Dr. Arjun Srivastav