Crosacid, 20 mg 28 pcs.

Crosacid (pantoprazole) belongs to the group of drugs – proton pump inhibitors (H+/K+-ATPase).

Blocks the final stage of hydrochloric acid secretion, reducing basal and stimulated secretion, regardless of the nature of the stimulus.

The level of decrease in hydrochloric acid production depends on the dose of the drug taken. Crosacid does not affect the motility of the gastrointestinal tract.

The secretory activity is normalized in 3-4 days after discontinuation of the drug.

Indications

Gastric or duodenal ulcer in the acute phase, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, eradication of Helicobacter pylori (in combination with antibiotic therapy), reflux esophagitis.

Active ingredient

Composition

Tablets

Active substance:

pantoprazole

How to take, the dosage

In the mouth, without chewing, with liquids.

In peptic ulcer disease – 40-80 mg/day.

In elderly patients with CKD – not more than 40 mg/day.

The course of treatment for healing of duodenal ulcer is 2 weeks, for gastric ulcer and reflux esophagitis – 4-8 weeks.

In case of hepatic insufficiency – 40 mg once every 2 days.

Interaction

Limits the effect of drugs absorbed at acidic pH values (including ketoconazole).

Special Instructions

Before and after treatment, endoscopic monitoring to rule out malignancy is mandatory, because treatment can mask symptoms and delay correct diagnosis.

Contraindications

Dyspepsia of neurotic genesis, malignant gastrointestinal diseases, hypersensitivity to pantoprazole.

Side effects

Headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, painful breast tension, weakness, skin rash, itchy skin, dizziness; hyperthermia, depression, visual disturbances.

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