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Is long-term Pantocid-IT use safe?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 35-year-old male. My height is five feet and eight inches, and I weigh 194.007 pounds.

I have been suffering from Acid reflux GERD for the past five to six years and have been taking Pantocid-IT combination tablets for five years now (one tablet per day).I cannot stop the tablets due to recurring symptoms.

  1. Is it okay to continue using the tablet Pantocid-IT for many years?

  2. Does it have any side effects?

  3. Do I need to switch to any other tablets?

I heard the kidney may get affected if it continues for multiple years.

Please advise.

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Kunal Das

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Dr. Kunal Das is an experienced medical gastroenterologist with expertise in digestive disorders, liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopic procedures, and inflammatory bowel disease. He focuses on early diagnosis, patient education, and long-term digestive health. Dr. Das is known for his clinical accuracy, advanced procedural skills, and compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Yes, you can continue to take the Pantocid-IT tab as you are taking now. The PPI (proton pump inhibitor) group of drugs is very safe. Many people have taken these drugs for more than 15 years without any problems. The major side effects are hypocalcemia and osteoporosis and the risk of increased gastrointestinal infections.

I hope I have answered your queries. If you have more queries, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your answer.

  1. If I can control my acidity using food restriction, then can I take Pantocid-IT whenever needed instead of regular once per day?

  2. Also, is there any other tablet combination I need to watch out for when taking Pantocid IT?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Kunal Das

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kunal Das is an experienced medical gastroenterologist with expertise in digestive disorders, liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopic procedures, and inflammatory bowel disease. He focuses on early diagnosis, patient education, and long-term digestive health. Dr. Das is known for his clinical accuracy, advanced procedural skills, and compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It may be possible to discontinue the medicines and control acidity with only dietary restrictions. But for this, you need to be followed up by a good doctor. There is a protocol for this. If you stop medicines suddenly, the acidity will come back.

I hope I have answered your queries. If you have more queries, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Kunal Das
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 15, 2024
Reviewed At December 15, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kunal Das is an experienced medical gastroenterologist with expertise in digestive disorders, liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopic procedures, and inflammatory bowel disease. He focuses on early diagnosis, patient education, and long-term digestive health. Dr. Das is known for his clinical accuracy, advanced procedural skills, and compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Dr. Kunal Das

Medical Gastroenterology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kunal Das is an experienced medical gastroenterologist with expertise in digestive disorders, liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopic procedures, and inflammatory bowel disease. He focuses on early diagnosis, patient education, and long-term digestive health. Dr. Das is known for his clinical accuracy, advanced procedural skills, and compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs.

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