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Mylan-Pantoprazole: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Mylan-Pantoprazole

What is Mylan-Pantoprazole used for?

Mylan-Pantoprazole is used to treat stomach acid related problems. This includes:

  • Stomach ulcer.

A stomach ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach. This is also known as a gastric ulcer.

  • Duodenal ulcer.

A sore on the lining of the duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.

  • Reflux esophagitis.

This is a severe form of heartburn.

  • Symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The symptoms include heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD is a condition in which stomach acid backs up into your esophagus.

How does Mylan-Pantoprazole work?

Mylan-Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes.

What are the ingredients in Mylan-Pantoprazole?

Medicinal ingredients: pantoprazole sodium.

Non-medicinal ingredients: betacyclodextrin, calcium stearate, crospovidone, ferric oxide, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium carbonate anhydrous, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.

Mylan-Pantoprazole comes in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, 40 mg.

Do not use Mylan-Pantoprazole if:

  • You are allergic to any of its ingredients. (See What are the ingredients in Mylan-Pantoprazole?).
  • You are taking rilpivirine.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Mylan-Pantoprazole. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • are taking other medications (see The following may interact with Mylan-Pantoprazole).

  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

  • are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed. Pantoprazole has been found in human breast milk. Talk with your doctor.

  • suffer these effects:

    • unexplained weight loss.
    • severe or persistent diarrhea.
    • repeated vomiting.
    • vomiting blood.
    • dark stools.
    • tiredness (anemia).
    • difficulty in swallowing.
    • have a history of liver problems.

  • have low magnesium in the body, which may cause symptoms such as:

    • rapid heartbeat.
    • dizziness, seizures.
    • muscle cramping, twitches or spasms.
  • are due to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).

Other warnings you should know about:

You should take Mylan-Pantoprazole exactly as prescribed. You will use the lowest dose and shortest time suitable for your condition. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your treatment.

Depending on your condition, your doctor may tell you to use this type of medicine (proton pump inhibitors) for a longer period.

Using proton pump inhibitors for a long time (every day for a year or longer) may increase risks of broken bones of the hip, wrist or spine. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Long term use of proton pump inhibitors may interfere with the absorption of Vitamin B12 from the diet. This may cause a shortage of Vitamin B12 in your body. Talk to your doctor.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with Mylan-Pantoprazole:

Warfarin, atazanavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, methotrexate.

How to take Mylan-Pantoprazole:

  • Take Mylan-Pantoprazole in the morning.

    • with or without food.

  • Swallow the tablet(s) whole with water.
  • Do not crush or chew the tablet(s).

Usual adult dose:

Your doctor will have told you what dose to take for your condition. Follow your doctor’s directions carefully as they may be different from the information provided in this leaflet.

Overdose:

If you think you have taken too much Mylan-Pantoprazole, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not double doses.

What are possible side effects from using Mylan-Pantoprazole?

Like all medicines, Mylan-Pantoprazole may cause side effects. Side effects have generally been mild and did not last a long time. These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Mylan-Pantoprazole.

The most common side effects are:

  • headache.
  • diarrhea.
  • nausea.

Your symptoms may get worse after stopping your medication. This may occur as your stomach may increase the production of acid.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Symptom / effect

Talk to your healthcare

professional

Stop taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist
Only if severeIn all cases

RARE.

Disturbances in vision.

Most cases reported are not serious.

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ISOLATED CASES.

Liver damage. Symptoms include a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes.

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Serious skin reactions. Symptoms include widespread rash, itching, or hives. Peeling of the skin, blisters on the skin, mouth, nose, eyes and genitals are other symptoms.√
Muscle wasting.√
Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation). Symptoms include severe (watery or bloody) diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain or tenderness.√

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

  • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting

    (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or

  • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

Store Mylan-Pantoprazole at room temperature, 15°- 30°C.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

This document can be found at: www.mylan.ca.

The full product monograph prepared for health professionals can be obtained by contacting the sponsor, Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC, at: 1-844-596-9526

Revised on: December 14, 2017

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2S6

1-844-596-9526

www.mylan.ca

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02299585

Revision date stated in the text: December 14, 2017

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Drug information for Mylan-Pantoprazole

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02299585
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Pantoprazole (pantoprazole sodium) 40 MG
Dosage form(s) Tablet (Delayed-Release)
Route(s) of administration Oral
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. A Alimentary tract and metabolism drugs
    1. A02 Drugs for acid related disorders
      1. A02B Drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
        1. A02BC Proton pump inhibitors for peptic ulcer and GORD
          1. A02BC02 Pantoprazole
Company MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Current status Cancelled Post Market
Current status date July 12, 2018

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.