Promto 20mg Tablets
- Active ingredient: Rabeprazole Sodium 20mg — proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
- Suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting H+/K+-ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells
- Indicated for GERD, erosive esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, hypersecretory conditions
- Prescription-only medicine by Scilife
- Also used in H. pylori eradication combination regimens as prescribed by physician
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Promto 20mg Tablets
Description
Promto 20mg Tablets (Rabeprazole Sodium)
Promto 20mg Tablets contain Rabeprazole Sodium 20mg, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses gastric acid secretion by irreversibly inhibiting the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme (proton pump) in the gastric parietal cells.
Rabeprazole is indicated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive or ulcerative esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and pathological hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, as determined by the prescribing physician. It is also used in Helicobacter pylori eradication regimens in combination with antibiotics.
Classification: Prescription-only proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Dispensing: Valid prescription required from a licensed physician.
How to Order from Derma.pk
- Search for Promto 20mg Tablets on Derma.pk.
- Submit a valid prescription to sales@derma.pk or WhatsApp +92-320-5999650.
- Delivered across Pakistan by licensed pharmacists.
Usage & Benefits
Clinical Indications
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — symptomatic and erosive forms
- Erosive or ulcerative esophagitis
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers — healing and maintenance
- Pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Helicobacter pylori eradication in combination with antibiotics as prescribed by the physician
How To Use
Dosage and Administration
As directed by the prescribing physician only.
- Administer orally before a meal, swallow whole with water
- Do not crush, chew, or split the enteric-coated tablet
- Dose, frequency, and duration determined by the physician based on indication
- Duration of therapy varies by indication — GERD/esophagitis may require 4–8 weeks as prescribed
- Long-term PPI use should be under ongoing physician supervision due to risks including hypomagnesaemia, C. difficile, and bone density effects
FAQs
FAQs
Q: What is Promto 20mg prescribed for?A: Rabeprazole 20mg is indicated for GERD, erosive esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and other acid-related conditions, as determined by the physician. Q: Is Promto 20mg a prescription medicine?A: Yes. Rabeprazole is a prescription-only proton pump inhibitor. Valid prescription required for dispensing. Q: How does a PPI differ from an antacid?A: PPIs suppress acid production at the source (proton pump) rather than neutralising already-secreted acid. Duration of action is longer and effect more complete under physician direction. Q: Can Promto 20mg be taken long-term?A: Long-term PPI use requires ongoing physician monitoring; risks include hypomagnesaemia, increased susceptibility to certain infections, and bone density effects. Q: Is a prescription required at Derma.pk?A: Yes. A valid prescription from a licensed physician is mandatory for dispensing.
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