Product introduction
Pantocid IV is an intravenous form of pantoprazole, an acid-suppressing medicine. It is used in a hospital or clinic when a patient cannot take tablets or needs quick control of stomach acid. It is administered by a healthcare professional.
Storage: Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture.
Uses of Pantocid IV Injection
- Acidity.
- Acid reflux (GERD).
- Peptic ulcer disease.
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
- Prevention of stress ulcers in critically ill patients.
Benefits of Pantocid IV Injection
It brings down stomach acid through the vein, which helps relieve heartburn, ulcer pain and reflux when oral medicine is not suitable. It also helps protect the stomach lining in seriously ill patients who are at risk of stress ulcers, and supports healing of acid-related damage.
Side effects of Pantocid IV Injection
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Flatulence.
- Diarrhea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Joint pain.
- Fever.
How to use Pantocid IV Injection
This injection is prepared and given into a vein by a doctor or nurse, either as a slow injection or as a short infusion. The dose and number of days are decided by your doctor based on your condition. Do not attempt to prepare or inject it yourself.
How Pantocid IV Injection works
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It blocks the acid-producing pumps in the cells of the stomach lining, which sharply reduces the amount of acid released. With less acid, irritated tissue can settle and ulcers can heal.
Substitutes for Pantocid IV Injection
These medicines have the same composition (Pantoprazole (40mg)) and can generally be used as alternatives. Always confirm with your doctor or our pharmacist before switching.
Safety advice
Alcohol can increase stomach acid and may work against the treatment, so talk to your doctor.
Safety in pregnancy is not firmly established. Your doctor will weigh the benefit against any possible risk.
It may pass into breast milk, so ask your doctor before use while nursing.
It is usually given to patients under hospital care, so driving is not generally a concern during treatment.
A dose change is usually not needed in kidney disease, but your doctor will decide.
Use with care in severe liver disease; the doctor may lower the dose or monitor you.
Quick tips
- This medicine is given only by a trained healthcare professional.
- Report any pain, redness or swelling at the injection site to your nurse or doctor.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking before treatment begins.
- Switching to an oral acid reducer later should be done only as your doctor advises.
- Let the medical team know if you develop severe or persistent diarrhea.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Sulfinylbenzimidazoles |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action class | Proton pump inhibitors |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pantocid IV used for?
It treats acid-related conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and helps prevent stress ulcers in critically ill patients.
Who gives this injection?
A doctor or nurse administers it into a vein in a clinic or hospital.
How is it different from Pantocid tablets?
It contains the same type of medicine but goes straight into the bloodstream, which is useful when a patient cannot swallow tablets or needs fast acid control.
Can I take it at home?
It is meant for supervised use. Your doctor will move you to an oral medicine when it is suitable.