Ulcevan 20 mg Enteric coated tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 February 2024
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Short term relief of heartburn and hyperacidity.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 20 mg once daily for a maximum of 14 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; use cautiously during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Increased digoxin availability
- Reduced absorption of azole antifungals
- Increased PT/INR with coumarin anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pantoprazole
- Severe liver impairment
- Co-administration with atazanavir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
Counselling Points
- Take before or during breakfast
- Consult doctor if symptoms persist after 2 weeks
- Monitor for persistent diarrhoea
Serious warnings
- Risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea
- Increased risk of bone fractures
- Hypomagnesaemia
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