pan 20 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is pan 20 tablet used for?
pan 20 tablet (Pantoprazole (20mg)) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Pantoprazole (20mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Pantoprazole (20mg)
- Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.
๐ pan 20 tablet Uses & Benefits
- PAN 20 Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
- It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.PAN 20 Tablet is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of pain-killers.
- It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
- This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
- The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine.
- You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly.
- You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
- These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor.
- Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects.
- For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year, may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses.
- Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Pantoprazole (20mg) |
| Brand Name | pan 20 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Proton pump inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take pan 20 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of pan 20 tablet
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for pan 20 tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Pantoprazole (20mg)):
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pentopen 20mg tabletMorepen Laboratories Ltd โน20.51 80.5% CHEAPER
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pantab 20mg tabletReliance Formulation Pvt Ltd โน22.00 79% CHEAPER
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manez 20mg tabletOrchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน23.61 77.5% CHEAPER
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ultop 20mg tabletLeben Life Sciences Pvt Ltd โน24.20 77% CHEAPER
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apanta 20mg tabletAlpic Biotech Ltd โน24.38 76.8% CHEAPER
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praize 20mg tabletIpca Laboratories Ltd โน24.58 76.6% CHEAPER
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pancid 20mg tabletTrio Remedies Pvt Ltd โน25.40 75.8% CHEAPER
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kontrol 20mg tabletHelios Pharmaceuticals โน25.50 75.7% CHEAPER
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pantostat 20mg tabletChethana Pharmaceuticals โน28.00 73.3% CHEAPER
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zolex 20mg tabletExcare Laboratories โน28.07 73.3% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.