Pantozol Control Filmtablet 20 mg 14 pcs

What is PANTOZOL Control and when is it used?

The active ingredient in PANTOZOL Control, pantoprazole, belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. It inhibits the enzyme that is responsible for releasing acid in the stomach (the proton pump).

PANTOZOL Control is used in adults for the short-term treatment of the symptoms of burning and acid reflux caused by stomach acid flowing back up the esophagus.

When should PANTOZOL Control not be taken?

PANTOZOL Control should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient pantoprazole , other proton pump inhibitors or one of the excipients of PANTOZOL Control.PANTOZOL Control must not be taken by children and adolescents. PANTOZOL Control should only be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.

When is caution required when taking PANTOZOL Control?

Please inform your doctor immediately in the following situations:

• unintentional, unexplainable weight loss,unexplained pale appearance and feeling of weakness (anaemia),at Blood in the stool or if the stool is black in colour,difficulty swallowing,repeated vomiting,bloody vomiting,stomach pain,severe and/or persistent diarrhoea,the appearance of a skin rash, especially in sun-exposed areas of the skin, as this may require you to stop treatment with PANTOZOL Control. Don't forget to mention other symptoms such as joint pain.

Please talk to your doctor before taking PANTOZOL Control in the following situations:

• if you have already had a stomach ulcer or an operation in the gastrointestinal tract,if you have been taking a medicine for stomach burning or acid reflux for 4 weeks or more without interruption,if yellow addiction or liver problems,if you have another coexisting serious illness,if you are about to have an endoscopic examination (e.g. gastroscopy or breath test),you are older than 55 years and treat digestive disorders with non-prescription medicines on a daily basis,you are older than 55 years and have new or recently changed symptoms,if you have ever had a treatment with a medicine comparable to PANTOZOL Control that also reduces stomach acid, have noticed skin reactions.

PANTOZOL Control can affect the effectiveness of other medicines. Therefore, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, such as

• Medicines for fungal infectionsErlotinib to treat certain types of cancerMethotrexate for cancerMedicines to thin the blood or medicines for HIV infections (e.g. atazanavir, ritonavir).

Concomitant use of these medicines should be avoided.Do not take PANTOZOL Control with other medicines that reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, such as another proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, lansoprazole or rabeprazole) or an H2 antagonist (e.g. ranitidine).However, if necessary, you may use PANTOZOL Control with antacids (e.g. magaldrate, alginic acid, sodium bicarbonate, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, or combinations thereof).If you experience side effects such as dizziness orIf you experience visual disturbances, you should not drive or use machines.If you take PANTOZOL Control for more than 3 months, it is possible that the level of magnesium in your blood may fall. Low magnesium levels are manifested by fatigue, involuntary muscle tension, confusion, cramps, dizziness and increased heart rate. If you experience any of these side effects, please tell your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels can also lead to a decrease in potassium and calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor can perform regular blood tests to monitor your magnesium levels.

Taking proton pump inhibitors such as PANTOZOL Control, especially over a period of more than a year, may slightly increase the risk of fractures in the hip, wrist or spine. Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or are taking corticosteroids (these medicines can increase the risk of osteoporosis).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist before starting treatment if you will have specific blood tests (Chromogranin A).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist in, if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can PANTOZOL Control be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you must not use PANTOZOL Control without consulting your doctor or nurse Consult a doctor.

How do you use PANTOZOL Control?

Always take PANTOZOL Control as described here. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.The adult dose is one gastro-resistant film-coated tablet per day.It is possible that the film-coated tablets need to be taken for 2-3 consecutive days to improve symptoms. Stop taking the tablets when you are completely free of symptoms.

If there is no improvement in symptoms within 2 weeks of uninterrupted treatment, you should consult your doctor.

The treatment should not last longer than 4 weeks without consulting a doctor.

PANTOZOL Control gastro-resistant film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole and unbroken, with a little water, 1 hour before a meal.If you have taken more than the recommended dose of 1 film-coated tablet per day, tell your doctor or pharmacist. There are no known symptoms of overdose.If you forget to take a tablet, do not double the dose. Instead, take the next dose at the usual time.Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can PANTOZOL Control have?Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Benign growths in the gastric mucosa.

Uncommon (affects 1 up to 10 out of 1000 users)

Sleep disorders, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, flatulence and feeling of fullness, constipation, dry mouth, abdominal pain and discomfort, skin rashes, reddening of the skinn, itching, weakness, fatigue or general malaise.

rare (concerns 1 to 10 out of 10,000 users)

hypersensitivity reactions from the immediate type (dizziness, increased pulse, welding outbreak), weight changes, depressed moods and a deterioration with pre -existing depression, flavor disorders, visual disorders and blurred Fever (strongly itchy rash, whisper), joint and muscle pain, enlargement of the male breast, increased body temperature and swelling on the arms and legs through water accumulation (edema formation).

Very rare (concerns less than 1 out of 10,000 users)

Disorientation and worsening with pre-existing disorientation, especially in the case of relegated persons. 4> Individual cases delusions and confusion in predisposed people. If these symptoms already exist, they can be made worse by PANTOZOL Control.Decrease in certain minerals in the blood,Rash, which may be associated with pain in the joints.Inflammation of the large bowel, causing persistent watery diarrhea.Side effects found in blood tests are:

• Rarely, increased liver values ??have been reported.Rarely, an increase in bilirubin and of blood lipid levels.There have been very rare reports of a decrease in blood platelets, which can lead to increased bleeding or bruising, and a decrease in the number of white blood cells, which can cause more infections.

If you experience the following side effects, you should stop taking PANTOZOL Control and contact your doctor immediately:

• Severe allergic reactions: swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, difficulty breathing, allergic swelling of the face and throat (Quincke's edema, angioedema), severe dizziness with racing heart and heavy sweating.Serious skin changes such as blistering and rapid deterioration of your general condition, skin damage (including minor bleeding) of the eyes, nose, mouth and lips or genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome). , erythema multiforme) and sensitivity to light.

Other serious conditions: yellowing of the skin or eyes (severe damage to liver cells, jaundice), fever, skin rash, and enlarged kidneys, sometimes accompanied by painful urination and pain in the lower back (severe inflammation of the kidneys).If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be observed?

The medicine may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Do not store above 25 °C.Keep medicines out of the reach and sight of children.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does PANTOZOL Control contain?Active ingredients

1 gastro-resistant film tablet PANTOZOL Control contains 20 mg pantoprazole as pantoprazole sodium* sesquihydrate.

Excipients

Core: crospovidone, mannitol (E421), sodium carbonate*, anhydrous, povidone K90, Calcium Stearate.Coating: Hypromellose, Propylene Glycol (E1520), Povidone K25, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Yellow Iron Oxide (E172),Methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer 1:1, sodium lauryl sulphate*, polysorbate 80, triethyl citrate.Printing ink: shellac, red iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), concentrated ammonia solution.* This medicinal product contains less than 5 mg sodium per tablet, i.e. it is essentially «sodium-free».

Authorisation number

59558 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get PANTOZOL Control? Which packs are available?

in pharmacies and drugstores without medical prescription.

packs with 7 and 14 gastrointestinal -resistant film -coated film -coated tablets. checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).