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Pantoprazole Sodium Dr

Also sold as Pantoprazole Sodium DR

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

8 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets are indicated for: 1. 1 Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablet is indicated in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older for the short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis (EE).

How to take it

2. 1 Recommended Dosing Schedule Pantoprazole sodium is supplied as delayed-release tablets.

Important warnings

5. 1 Presence of Gastric Malignancy In adults, symptomatic response to therapy with pantoprazole sodium does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.

Common side effects

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 2)] • Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.

Interactions

Table 4 includes drugs with clinically important drug interactions and interaction with diagnostics when administered concomitantly with pantoprazole sodium and instructions for preventing or managing them.

Forms & strengths

20 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet · 40 MG Injection · 40 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?