Protonix Tablets
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients should be cautioned that PROTONIX® Delayed-Release Tablets SHOULD NOT BE SPLIT, CRUSHED, OR CHEWED. PROTONIX Delayed-Release Tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food in the stomach. Concomitant administration of antacids does not affect the absorption of PROTONIX® Delayed-Release Tablets.
- Patients should be cautioned that PROTONIX® For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED OR CHEWED. PROTONIX For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should be taken approximately 30 minutes before a meal.
- PROTONIX For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should only be administered in apple juice or applesauce, not in water or other liquids, or foods.
(See the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Section, Administration Options subsection)
Brand Name: Protonix Tablets
Generic Name: Pantoprazole
Generic Name: Pantoprazole
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