ERACID is advocated for the treatment of peptic ulcers, NSAID-induced gastroduodenal damage, reflux esophagitis, as well as in hypersecretory states like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and in prevention of aspiration pneumonitis. ERACID is also useful as maintenance therapy to prevent the recurrence of severe reflux esophagitis or in severe peptic ulcers.

ERACID should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if the potential benefit justifies the probable risks involved. In view of likelihood of pantoprazole to be excreted in human milk, and because of potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or ERACID, taking into account the importance of therapy to the mother. Safety and efficacy of ERACID ingredients in children have not been established.

Symptomatic response to pantoprazole (ERACID) does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy. Like other proton pump inhibitors, pantoprazole (ERACID) has potential to cause gastric carcinoids but the studies have not been conclusive. ERACID tablets must not be crushed, chewed, or split; they must be swallowed as whole.

The most common adverse reactions reported with pantoprazole (ERACID) are anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, constipation, increased cough, dizziness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, flu syndrome, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal disorders, hyperlipemia, hypertonia, infection, liver function tests abnormalities [serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase(SGPT) increased], migraine, nausea, neck pain, pain, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary frequency, urinary tract infection.

Since pantoprazole inhibits gastric acid secretion, ERACID could interfere with absorption of drugs where gastric pH is an important determinant of bioavailability like ketoconazole, ampicillin esters and iron salts.

Adults: One ERACID-20 / ERACID-40 Tablet once daily for upto 8 weeks, or as prescribed by the physician.

Zollinger - Ellison Syndrome: One ERACID-40 Tablet twice daily or as prescribed by the physician.Maximum 240 mg pantoprazole daily in divided doses.

Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonitis: One ERACID-40 Tablet in the night before surgery and a second dose of one ERACID-40 Tablet on the morning prior to surgery, or as prescribed.

Maintenance Therapy: One ERACID-20 / ERACID-40 Tablet once daily to prevent recurrence in patients with reflux esophagitis or severe peptic ulcers, or as prescribed by the physician.