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I have ear infection
Yesterday I went to ent Doctor, dr put otoscopy and said I have ear infection, gave me medicines
Also prescribed pantaprazole
My question is do I need to take pantaprazole? Very necessary? Or I can skip?Only pantaprazole, rest all can I take?
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In ear infection cases:-
we commonly prescribe:
• Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs/steroids)
• Antibiotics
• Supplements such as vitamin C and others.
These medicines, along with stress, irregular meals, and illness-related factors,
can sometimes cause acidity, gastritis, bloating.
Such symptoms may affect patient comfort and compliance with treatment.
To prevent these gastric side effects and ensure smooth continuation of treatment,
we often prescribe pantoprazole prophylactically for stomach protection.
Gastric issues also depends on our
Personal habits:- Diet,substance abuse,sleep cycle,weight..
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Please continue the medicines as per the above prescription and advice
Health Tips
While Taking Pantoprazole:-
• Take it 30–45 minutes before food.
( preferably before breakfast )
• Avoid spicy, oily, and very heavy meal
• Limit excess tea, coffee, cold drinks, smoking,
and alcohol.
• Do not lie down immediately after meals.
• Maintain proper hydration and regular meal
timings.
• Avoid taking painkillers unnecessarily on an
empty stomach.
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If the doctor has given you some antibiotic then its better to take pantop to avoid any unnecessary acidity issues….
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Use of pantaprazole depends on the other medication he prescribed
If there is an antibiotic you need it
Otherwise you can skip
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If you don't have acidity you can skip
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Some Antibiotics cause acidity and heartburn. That’s why pantoprazole is given .If the doctor has prescribed you it is better to follow the adivise
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If the prescription doesn't have any pain killer or anti inflammatory meds then you can skip it
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
Otologist/ Neurotologist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
If you are not taking any pain' killer then you can skip it.
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