Pantocid 40 mg IV Injection

Manufacturer

• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Composition

• Pantoprazole 40 mg (as Pantoprazole Sodium)

Description

Pantocid 40 mg IV Injection, manufactured by Sun Pharma, contains Pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used in hospitals for the treatment of severe acidity, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and gastrointestinal ulcers when oral administration is not possible.

It works by blocking acid secretion in the stomach, providing rapid relief from acidity-related symptoms and helping heal ulcers.

Uses

• Severe GERD (acid reflux)

• Erosive esophagitis

• Peptic ulcers (gastric and duodenal)

• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (chronic high acid secretion)

• Prevention of stress ulcers in critically ill patients

Benefits

• Provides rapid acid suppression in severe cases

• Useful for patients who cannot take oral tablets

• Helps heal ulcers and prevents bleeding complications

• Administered in hospital/clinical settings only

Dosage

• Usual adult dose: 40 mg once daily by IV injection

• Can be increased to 80 mg/day in severe cases (doctor’s discretion)

• Given by slow IV injection or infusion by a healthcare professional

• Duration: Short-term until patient can switch to oral tablets

Side Effects

Common:

• Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site

• Headache, dizziness

• Nausea, diarrhea or constipation

Rare (long-term use):

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Low magnesium levels

• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

Precautions

• To be used only under doctor’s supervision in a hospital/clinic

• Caution in patients with liver disease

• Not recommended during pregnancy/breastfeeding unless prescribed

• Long-term use should be monitored carefully

Storage

• Store below 25°C, away from direct light and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children

MRP / Packaging

• Pack size: Single vial (40 mg) with solvent for injection

✅ Note: Pantocid 40 mg IV Injection (Sun Pharma) is a hospital-use prescription medicine, given when immediate and strong acid suppression is required, especially if oral treatment is not possible.