Indication:

Benign gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), NSAID-induced peptic ulcer, acid hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, eradication of Helicobacter pylori (in combination with Antibiotics), ulcer resistant to H2 receptor antagonists.

Dosage & Administration:

Benign gastric ulcer 40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed.
Duodenal ulcer 40 mg daily in the morning for 2 weeks, continued for further 2 weeks if not fully healed.
GERD 20-40 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks, continued for further 4 weeks if not fully healed.
NSAIDs induced peptic ulcer 20 mg daily.
Acid hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Initially 80 mg once daily adjusted according to response (Elderly - maximum 40 mg daily), daily doses above 80 mg given in two divided doses.
Eradication of Helicobacter pylori 40 mg twice daily by triple therapy with antibiotics.
Ulcer resistant to H2 receptor antagonists 40 mg once daily for 8 weeks. 20 mg daily as a maintenance therapy, increased to 40 mg daily if symptoms return.
Children: Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Preparation:

Panorma^® 40 Tablet: Box containing 10 x 20 tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack.