Pantoprazole is used to treat?erosive esophagitis?(damage to the esophagus from stomach acid caused by?gastroesophageal reflux disease, or?GERD) in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. Pantoprazole is usually given for up to 8 weeks at a time while your esophagus heals.
Pantoprazole is also used to treat?Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?and other conditions involving excess stomach acid.