Important Information about PROTONIX
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Millions of people suffer from acid reflux disease. But it's what you do about it that may make a difference.

Managing symptoms and keeping acid reflux under control.

Try a few of these simple tips:

• • Finish eating 2 to 3 hours before you go to bed.
• • Eat smaller, lower-fat meals rather than large, high-fat ones.
• • Avoid fried or fatty foods, heavily seasoned or spicy foods, as well as onions, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, and peppermint.
• • Stay away from tight clothing and belts.
• • Raise the head of your bed 4 to 6 inches.
• • Try to lose extra weight.
• • If you're a smoker, try to stop.

Learn more about acid reflux and healthy living with the RENEW program.

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.