Controloc Gastro-resistant enteric-coated tab

Manufacturer

ALTANA Pharma

Distributor

Diethelm

Contents

Pantoprazole Na

MIMS Class

Antacids & Antiulcerants

Indications

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage

Tab Symptomatic treatment of mild reflux oesphagitis 20 mg daily for 4-8 wk. Long-term management & prevention of relapse of reflux oesophagitis 20 mg daily, may increase to 40 mg/day. Reduce to 20 mg daily once relapse is controlled. Treatment duration: 1 yr. Eradication of H pylori in gastric or duodenal ulcers 40 mg bd w/ combination of 1000 mg amoxicillin bd & 500 mg clarithromycin bd or 500 mg metronidazole bd & 500 mg clarithromycin bd or 1000 mg amoxicillin bd & 500 mg metronidazole bd. Duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux oesophagitis 40 mg daily. Max: 80 mg daily for 2 wk. May be prolonged to 4 wk (duodenal ulcer) or 8 wk (gastric ulcer, reflux oesophagitis). Vial If oral therapy is inappropriate, use 1 vial IV daily.

Contraindication

Pregnancy, lactation. Combination therapy for eradication of H pylori in patients w/ moderate to severe hepatic or renal impairment.

Precautions

Exclude gastric & oesophageal malignancy. Childn. Severe liver impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, upper abdominal pain, flatulence, skin rash, pruritus, dizziness, oedema, fever, depression, vision disturbances; headache, diarrhoea (w/ Controloc IV).

Drug Interaction

May affect absorption of drugs which are pH-dependent.

Packing/Presentation

20mg x 14's

40mg x 14's

Pregnancy Category

B