Somac Heartburn Relief 20mg EC Tablets 14 – Pantoprazole (S3)

Somac Heartburn Relief is used for lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn and stomach acid complaints due to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

These symptoms can be caused by “washing back” (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the food pipe, also known as the oesophagus.

Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn.

Frequent heartburn is when you have heartburn for two or more days a week. Heartburn that occurs frequently is a typical symptom of GORD.

Somac Heartburn Relief is not the right medicine for you if you suffer heartburn only occasionally (one episode of heartburn a week or less), or if you want immediate relief of heartburn.

Active Ingredient:
Pantoprazole 20mg

Take as directed by your Health practitioner

Always read the label. Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

Do not give Somac Heartburn Relief to children or adolescents under 18 years of age.

Before you start to take Somac Heartburn Relief

When you must not take it

Do not take Somac Heartburn Relief if you:

• Have an allergy to pantoprazole, any other PPI (such as omeprazole, rabeprazole or lansoprazole) or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
• Have severe liver disease or cirrhosis
• Have recently had trouble swallowing, pain when swallowing, persistent vomiting or experienced unintended weight loss
• Have recently vomited blood, had black stools or notice blood in your stools
• Are taking atazanavir or nelfinavir (anti-viral medications)
• Are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or wish to start breast-feeding.

Do not take it after the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack or if the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

Before you start to take it

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you have:

• Jaundice, liver problems or anaemia
• A feeling of weakness or you look pale
• Previously taken heartburn / indigestion medications continuously for 4 or more weeks
• Persisting heartburn symptoms despite taking Somac Heartburn Relief (or other similar medicines) continuously for 2 weeks, or your symptoms have recently changed
• Been told by your doctor that you have a stomach ulcer, or gastrointestinal surgery is planned
• Heartburn/ indigestion symptoms for the first time and you are over 40 years of age
• A scheduled endoscopy (investigation of your stomach lining performed by a specialist)
• Any allergies to any medicines or other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes.

Your pharmacist or doctor can provide specific advice on whether you should take Somac Heartburn Relief.

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you have or have had any other medical conditions, or you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or wish to start breast-feeding.