Pantoprazole is a medication that lowers the amount of stomach acid you have. It can help with acid-related gastric conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers, and GORD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder).
It is also (although less commonly) used to treat a condition called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, a rare type of digestive disorder.
Pantoprazole is a ?proton pump inhibitor?. This is a class of medication that lowers stomach acid levels by inhibiting (or stopping) certain enzymes in the lining of the stomach from producing acid.
Pantoprazole comes in tablet form. Lower-strength 20 mg tablets are available for purchase over the counter. You can get stronger 40 mg tablets with a doctor?s prescription only.