Important Product and Safety Information

Indications

PROTONIX is a prescription drug that is used to treat and maintain healing of erosive acid reflux disease, also known as erosive GERD (breaks in the lining of the esophagus), and relieve associated symptoms that may include frequent and persistent heartburn and stomach acid backup. Most patients heal within 8 weeks of treatment. Doctors may prescribe PROTONIX beyond 8 weeks to maintain healing or to prevent a recurrence of your symptoms. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months.

Important Safety Information

• • In clinical trials, the most frequently reported side effects with PROTONIX Delayed-Release Tablets were headache, diarrhea, and gas.
• • Relief of your symptoms while on PROTONIX does not exclude the possibility that serious stomach conditions are present.
• • Patients who are allergic to any ingredient of PROTONIX should not take it.

 

Please see Important Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088. If you do not have prescription drug insurance and need help paying for PROTONIX, Wyeth may be able to help. Visit us at www.wyeth.com or call us at 1‑800‑568‑9938 for more information.