Protofix 20 mg 14 tablets

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Protofix 20 mg 14 tablets Composition (per 1 tablet): • Pantoprazole — 20 mg. Protofix is a drug from the proton pump inhibitors (PPI) group, used to reduce gastric acid production. It is indicated for conditions associated with acid hypersecretion, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and others. Pharmacological properties: • Pantoprazole inhibits H⁺/K⁺-ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells • Reduces basal and stimulated secretion of hydrochloric acid • Has a prolonged effect, starting within 1 hour after administration. Indications: • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) • Erosive esophagitis • Peptic ulcer disease of the stomach and duodenum • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other conditions associated with gastric acid hypersecretion. Dosage and administration: Pantoprazole dosage for adults: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Usually prescribed 40 mg once daily orally. Treatment course lasts from 8 to 16 weeks depending on symptom severity and response. Erosive esophagitis: Initial dose is 40 mg orally once daily for 8–16 weeks. After remission, maintenance therapy with the same 40 mg once daily dose may be used long-term. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other hypersecretory conditions: Recommended starting dose is 40 mg orally once daily. Dose may be increased if necessary, with a maximum daily dose of 240 mg. Gastric ulcer (off-label use): 40 mg once daily orally for 4 weeks. Duodenal ulcer (off-label use): 40 mg once daily for 2 weeks, with the possibility of extending treatment if needed. Dosage for children: Used in children aged 5 years and older. • Body weight 15–39 kg: 20 mg pantoprazole once daily. Treatment duration up to 8 weeks. • Body weight 40 kg and above: 40 mg once daily. Treatment duration also up to 8 weeks.