Pantovaz is formulated as an enteric-coated tablet. A whole tablet should not be chewed or crushed, and should be swallowed with fluid in the morning either before, during, or after breakfast.
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20 mg to 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks or as prescribed by the physician.
Dyspepsia: 10 mg to 20 mg for 2 to 4 weeks or as prescribed by the physician.
Peptic Ulcer Disease: 20 mg daily as single dose, or 40 mg in severe cases or as prescribed by the physician.
NSAID-associated ulceration: 20 mg daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 40 mg once daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Acid aspiration prophylaxis during general anesthesia: 40 mg in the evening before surgery and a further 40 mg two to six hours before the procedure or as prescribed by the physician.