Composition Active Ingredient: Pantoprazole 20 mg (as pantoprazole sodium or pantoprazole magnesium salt equivalent to 20 mg) — a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Form: Oral tablet (often immediate release or enteric-coated formulation). Manufacturer / Marketer: Frequently Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd or similar pharmaceutical companies. Therapeutic Class Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) — a class of drugs that reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the hydrogen/potassium ATPase (“proton pump”) in stomach lining cells. Indications (Uses) PAZOM 20 mg is typically prescribed for: ✔ Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — to relieve heartburn/acid reflux symptoms. ✔ Peptic ulcer disease — for healing gastric and duodenal ulcers. ✔ Erosive esophagitis — inflammation of the oesophagus caused by acid. ✔ Zollinger-Ellison syndrome — a rare condition causing excessive stomach acid. ✔ Prevention of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers (when long-term painkillers are used). Mechanism of Action Pantoprazole irreversibly blocks the proton pump (H⁺/K⁺ ATPase) in gastric parietal cells, decreasing secretion of gastric acid and reducing acidity in the stomach. This helps relieve symptoms of acidity and allows ulcers and lesions to heal. Dosage & Administration Route: Oral. Typical Dose: One 20 mg tablet once daily, or as directed by a physician. Usually taken 30–60 minutes before a meal (often before breakfast) to improve absorption and efficacy. Swallow whole — do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. PAZOM 20 MG (Pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid, treating conditions like GERD (acid reflux), peptic ulcers, heartburn, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, helping to heal inflamed esophagus (esophagitis) and relieve symptoms of excess acid by blocking acid production. It's taken before meals, often once daily, to manage symptoms and promote healing, though dosage and duration vary by condition. Common Uses of PAZOM 20 MG: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Reduces acid reflux and heartburn, relieving irritation in the food pipe. Peptic Ulcers: Treats and helps heal ulcers in the stomach (gastric) or duodenum, including those caused by painkillers (NSAIDs). Erosive Esophagitis: Heals damage to the esophagus lining caused by stomach acid. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES): Manages the excessive stomach acid production associated with this rare condition. Acidity: Prevents and treats general acidity and related pain.