Somac Pantoprazole (20mg) Heartburn Relief 14 Tablets

Somac Pantoprazole (20mg) Heartburn Relief 14 Tablets

Description:

Somac Heartburn Relief is used for lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

These symptoms can be caused by “washing back” (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe, also known as the oesophagus. Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising to the throat, also known as heartburn.

Frequent heartburn is when you have heartburn for two or more days a week. Heartburn that occurs frequently is a typical symptom of GORD.

Somac Heartburn Relief is not the right medicine for you if you suffer heartburn only occasionally (one episode of heartburn a week or less), or if you want immediate relief of heartburn.

Somac Heartburn Relief will start to suppress acid within a few hours; however, it is not intended to provide instant symptom relief. For effective, lasting relief, you should take a full course of Somac Heartburn Relief.

Somac Heartburn Relief belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach makes to give relief from the symptoms.

Ingredients:

Ingredients
Somac Heartburn Relief tablets contain the equivalent of 20 mg pantoprazole.

Usage Directions:

Take one Somac Heartburn Relief tablet every day (once every 24 hours). Swallow your tablets whole with a little water, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Somac Heartburn Relief tablets have a special coating to protect them from the acid contents of your stomach. For Somac Heartburn Relief to work effectively, this coating must not be broken.

If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your pharmacist or doctor for help.

Somac Heartburn Relief tablets should be taken for at least seven days, and up to 14 days.

Storage:

Keep your tablets in their blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take the tablets out of the blister pack, they may not keep well.

Keep the medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.

Warnings:

This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children. If irritation develops rinse eyes thoroughly and dicontinue use.

Do not use: for children under 18 years of age, if allergic to esomeprazole, if blister foil is broken, if allergic to any other proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, rabeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole), if you are taking antiretroviral medicines, such as atazanavir, if you have severe liver disease or cirrhosis, if you have trouble swallowing, persistent vomiting or unintended weight loss, if you have recently had black stools or have vomited blood, if the blister seal is damaged or if the expiry date has passed.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor before use if you: - are over 40 and have heartburn or indigestion symptoms for the first time, if you have been told you have a stomach ulcer by your doctor, have any other medical conditions or allergies.

This preparation is for the treatment of temporary minor ailments and should be used as directed. If symptoms persist or reoccur within 2 weeks of completing the course please contact your healthcare professional.