Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is usually taken once daily in the morning, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Tablets must be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed, or chewed.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg (only if weight is 15 kg)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Indicated only for pediatric patients 5 years of age and older weighing 15 kg or more.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Indicated for pediatric patients 5 years of age and older. Standard duration is up to 8 weeks.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg. |
| 11-15 kg | 20 mg (only if weight is 15 kg) | Once daily | Indicated only for pediatric patients 5 years of age and older weighing 15 kg or more. |
| 16-20 kg | 20 mg | Once daily | Indicated for pediatric patients 5 years of age and older. Standard duration is up to 8 weeks. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Generic Name
PantoprazoleBranded Drug Names
Pantoprazole Sodium is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.