Important Information about PROTONIX
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PROTONIX is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor, or PPI. While it may sound complicated, it simply means that PROTONIX turns off many of the acid-producing pumps in your stomach to maintain a lower level of acid there.

Healing and symptom relief.

PROTONIX does more than reduce the level of acid in your stomach. Taken once daily in the morning, PROTONIX 40 mg has been proven to heal erosions (shallow sores in the lining of the esophagus) caused by acid reflux disease and to help control associated daytime and even nighttime symptoms in patients.

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.

 

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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.