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THE SOUTH AFRICAN GASTROENTEROLOGY REVIEW 2022 | VOLUME 20 | ISSUE 2 | 43 This content is for HCPs only. The intended recipient should not share or forward it. References: 1. Calabrese C, Fabbri A, Di Febo G. Long-term management of GERD in the elderly with pantoprazole. Clin Interventions Aging 2007; 2 (1):85-92. 2. PENTOZ [Professional Information]. Sandton, South Africa: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (Pty) Ltd; 2021. 3. Choi YJ, Kim N, Jang IJ, Cho JY, et al. Pantoprazole Does Not Reduce the Antiplatelet Effect of Clopidogrel: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Korea. Gut and Liver 2017; 11 (4):1-8. Pentoz 20. Reg. No.: 41/11.4.3/0641. Each film-coated tablet contains pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate equivalent to pantoprazole 20 mg. Pentoz 40. Reg. No.: 41/11.4.3/0642. Each film-coated tablet contains pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate equivalent to pantoprazole 40 mg. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. Reg. No. 2002/014163/07. Block B, 204 Rivonia Road, Morningside, Sandton, 2057. Tel: +27 11 324 2100, www.drreddys.co.za. For full prescribing information refer to the professional information approved by the medicines regulatory authority. ZA/11/2021-2023/PENTOZ/001. In the pursuit of perfection... pantoprazole is packed with potential 1 Pharmacokinetics is independent of the adult age 1 Reduced risk of drug-drug interactions due to a lower affinity for cytochrome P450 1 Symptomatic improvement of heartburn, acid regurgitation, pain on swallowing 2 No dosage adjustments required in the elderly or with renal impairment 1,2 Long-term management and prevention of relapse in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) 2 Does not increase platelet aggregation in patients receiving dual antiplatelet therapy 3