PROTONIX® How should I take PROTONIX?

(pantoprazole sodium)

How should I take PROTONIX?

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Take PROTONIX exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
PROTONIX delayed-release tablets (PROTONIX tablets):
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Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX tablets.
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Swallow PROTONIX tablets whole, with or without food.
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Tell your doctor if you are not able to swallow your PROTONIX tablet.
 
PROTONIX for delayed-release oral suspension (PROTONIX for oral suspension):
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You may use antacids while taking PROTONIX tablets.
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Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX for oral suspension.
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Take PROTONIX for oral suspension about 30 minutes before a meal.
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PROTONIX for oral suspension should only be given by mouth mixed in apple juice or applesauce or through a nasogastric (NG) tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice. Do not mix PROTONIX for oral suspension in liquids other than apple juice or foods other than applesauce.
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Do not divide a packet of PROTONIX for oral suspension to make a smaller dose.
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See the "Instructions for Use" at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions on how to mix and take PROTONIX for oral suspension by mouth in applesauce or apple juice or how to mix and give the suspension through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice.
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If you miss a dose of PROTONIX, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
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If you take too much PROTONIX, call your doctor or your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away or go to the nearest emergency room.

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How should I take PROTONIX?

How should I take PROTONIX?

•
Take PROTONIX exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
PROTONIX delayed-release tablets (PROTONIX tablets):
o
Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX tablets.
o
Swallow PROTONIX tablets whole, with or without food.
o
Tell your doctor if you are not able to swallow your PROTONIX tablet.
 
PROTONIX for delayed-release oral suspension (PROTONIX for oral suspension):
o
You may use antacids while taking PROTONIX tablets.
o
Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX for oral suspension.
o
Take PROTONIX for oral suspension about 30 minutes before a meal.
o
PROTONIX for oral suspension should only be given by mouth mixed in apple juice or applesauce or through a nasogastric (NG) tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice. Do not mix PROTONIX for oral suspension in liquids other than apple juice or foods other than applesauce.
o
Do not divide a packet of PROTONIX for oral suspension to make a smaller dose.
o
See the "Instructions for Use" at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions on how to mix and take PROTONIX for oral suspension by mouth in applesauce or apple juice or how to mix and give the suspension through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice.
•
If you miss a dose of PROTONIX, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
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If you take too much PROTONIX, call your doctor or your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away or go to the nearest emergency room.
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How should I take PROTONIX?

How should I take PROTONIX?

•
Take PROTONIX exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
PROTONIX delayed-release tablets (PROTONIX tablets):
o
Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX tablets.
o
Swallow PROTONIX tablets whole, with or without food.
o
Tell your doctor if you are not able to swallow your PROTONIX tablet.
 
PROTONIX for delayed-release oral suspension (PROTONIX for oral suspension):
o
You may use antacids while taking PROTONIX tablets.
o
Do not split, chew, or crush PROTONIX for oral suspension.
o
Take PROTONIX for oral suspension about 30 minutes before a meal.
o
PROTONIX for oral suspension should only be given by mouth mixed in apple juice or applesauce or through a nasogastric (NG) tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice. Do not mix PROTONIX for oral suspension in liquids other than apple juice or foods other than applesauce.
o
Do not divide a packet of PROTONIX for oral suspension to make a smaller dose.
o
See the "Instructions for Use" at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions on how to mix and take PROTONIX for oral suspension by mouth in applesauce or apple juice or how to mix and give the suspension through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube mixed in apple juice.
•
If you miss a dose of PROTONIX, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
•
If you take too much PROTONIX, call your doctor or your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away or go to the nearest emergency room.

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