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Medicine For Stomach Pain And Acidity

I am suffering from severe stomachache already i have acidity problem it is worst frm twodays iam taking pantop40 daily inthe morning
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Pantoprazole is an irreversible proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of peptic ulcer or hyperacidity. It is very effective as it blocks the acid production by 90%. This drug results in prolonged acid suppression ie., up to 48 hours. But it needs some time for full action & maximum suppression is seen only after 2 to 5 days of therapy. Hence not suitable for acute therapy(immediate action). So for immediate relief of pain due to hyperacidity, Famotidine, a H2 receptor antagonist in the dose of 20mg two times a day for two days should be taken along with pantoprazole. After two days pantaprazole alone should be continued for a period of 4 weeks.
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Medicine For Stomach Pain And Acidity

Pantoprazole is an irreversible proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of peptic ulcer or hyperacidity. It is very effective as it blocks the acid production by 90%. This drug results in prolonged acid suppression ie., up to 48 hours. But it needs some time for full action & maximum suppression is seen only after 2 to 5 days of therapy. Hence not suitable for acute therapy(immediate action). So for immediate relief of pain due to hyperacidity, Famotidine, a H2 receptor antagonist in the dose of 20mg two times a day for two days should be taken along with pantoprazole. After two days pantaprazole alone should be continued for a period of 4 weeks.