Protonix

Dosage and directions

Take exactly as administered by your doctor. Usually for patients with stomach or duodenum ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease Protonix is recommended as 40 mg daily dose. Treatment continues mostly during four weeks. Combined treatment with antibiotics (amoxicillin and clarithromycin) directed eradicate H. pylori in patients with ulcers in stomach and duodenum requires Protonix 40 mg daily divided in two doses: take one tablet before breakfast and before supper, do not chew or crash it, eat it whole with a glass of water. In case you purchased Protonix oral granules take them mixed only with applesauce or apple juice to make swallowing easy. Do not use any other type of liquid or soft food for it. Do not crush, chew, or break a delayed-release tablet.

Precautions

Some conditions require longterm treatment with Protonix. This medication is known to provoke cancer in animals but it was not tested for cancer in humans. It also causes deficit of vitamin B-12. Symptoms of a vitamin B-12 shortage may develop slowly and include pale skin, weakness, tired feeling, shortness of breath, and a fast heart rate. Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding as there is no evidence on influence of this drug on an unborn baby.

Possible side effect

Most common side effects may appear as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash and headaches, dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention. Allergic reaction is also possible: hives, swelling of face and tongue, rash.