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Protonix Dosing

When treating symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Protonix, dosing recommendations normally call for taking 40 mg once daily for 8 weeks. Once erosive esophagitis has healed, the healthcare provider may recommend a Protonix dosage of 40 mg once a day to prevent the return of the condition. The recommended starting dose of Protonix for people with excess acid production is 40 mg twice a day.

 

Protonix Dosing: An Introduction

The dose of Protonix® (pantoprazole sodium) prescribed by your healthcare provider will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking.
 
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 

Protonix Dosing Recommendations for Erosive Esophagitis and GERD

The recommended Protonix dosage is Protonix 40 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks for people who are suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and are healing from erosive esophagitis. If the symptoms of GERD do not improve, your doctor may recommend GERD treatment with Protonix for another 8 weeks.
 
Once the erosive esophagitis is healed, the recommended daily dose of Protonix is Protonix 40 mg once a day to prevent the return of the condition.
 

Recommended Protonix Dosage for Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions

The recommended starting dose of Protonix for people with excess acid production is Protonix 40 mg twice a day.
 Your healthcare provider may choose to increase the Protonix dosage if symptoms continue or decrease the dosage if side effects occur.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;