Controloc

Drug name: Controloc

Other names used:

• Protonix®

Active Ingredients:

• pantoprazole

Therapeutic actions:  

Controloc contains the active ingredient pantoprazole that belongs to a group of medications called proton pump inhibitors. By blocking proton pump Controloc prevents the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach by the parietal cells. This leads to lowering the symptoms associated with stomach hyperacidity. Therapeutic effect of the medication occuras in 1 hour and is achieved maximum in 2-4 hours. In stomach and duodenal ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori, Controloc increases the sensitivity of the microorganisms to antibiotics. Controloc does not affect the motility of the digestive system.

Indications: Controloc is approved to treat the following conditions:

• Aggravation of stomach and duodenal ulcers, erosive gastritis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Erosive reflux esophagitis
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in combination with antibacterial preparations
• Treatment and prophylaxis of stress ulcers as well as their  complications such as bleedings, perforations, penetrations.

Contraindications and cautions:

Controloc should not be taken in the following conditions:

• Dyspepsia of the neurotic genesis
• Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• The medication should be used with caution in liver and kidney dysfunctions, children.

Adverse effects: There are possible side effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Controloc will experience it or any other.

• Common Controloc side effects include: stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, meteorism, headache
• Rare Controloc side effects include: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vision problems, allergic reactions
• Very rare Controloc side effects: dry mouth, arthralgia, depression, hallucination, confusion

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Controloc, please read the information provided with Controloc or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with  Controloc. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

• Antiviral preparations
• Iron salts
• Calcium channel blockers
• Antacids
• Antibiotics(beta-lactams)
• Antifungals(ketoconazole)
• Cardiac glycosides
• NSAID's
• Thyroid preparations
• Diabetic medicines
• Antiepileptic medicines
• Blood thinners(warfarin)

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE  Controloc with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.