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Would Pantocid-L Cause Side Effects After Long Term Use?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: I'm having "Pantocid-L" capsule for last 3 years as prescribed by doctor in 2013 after endoscopy. He advised me to have it throughout my lifetime. My question is that, is this medicine has any side-effect if taken for longtime.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
commonly a well tolerated drug...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This drug commonly is well tolerated and does not produce undue side effects. However long term use can reduce gastric pH which is favorable for infection in some people. I would suggest you discuss about this with your treating doctor or gastroenterologist.

Hope this answers your question.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (33 minutes later)

Hi,

Is there any way to stop this medicine?
As problem reappears if this medicine stopped.

BR\\\
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
medicines may be stopped....

Detailed Answer:
The drug can be started after taking permission from your treating doctor.

Pantocid L is prescribed to treat gastritis and GERD which can be controlled with proper lifestyle and healthy diet. Avoiding spicy food, beverages, alcohol, smoking along with regular food, good sleep and physical exercises are some measures that will help you prevent gastritis / GERD.

You should follow the aforementioned lifestyle religiously.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar