Pantocid L
Pantocid L is a capsule made by Sun Pharma that contains Pantoprazole 40 mg + Levosulpiride 75 mg. It combines Pantoprazole: acid reducer (proton pump inhibitor) and Levosulpiride: gut motility and anti-nausea.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole | 40 mg |
| Levosulpiride | 75 mg |
Pantoprazole
What it is used for
Reduces stomach acid to treat acidity, heartburn, reflux and ulcers.
How it works
A proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It switches off the acid pumps in the stomach lining, cutting acid by up to 90 percent, which lets ulcers and an inflamed food pipe heal.
How to take it
Take once a day, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, swallowed whole (do not crush or chew). Short courses of 2 to 8 weeks are usual; long-term use should be reviewed by a doctor.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Wind
- Constipation
Get medical help straight away if
- Watery diarrhoea that does not stop (possible C. difficile infection)
- Difficulty swallowing, weight loss or black stools
- Muscle cramps or spasms (low magnesium with long use)
Be careful
Take before food. Long-term use should be reviewed by a doctor.
Other medicines and interactions
It lowers absorption of medicines that need acid (itraconazole, ketoconazole, some HIV medicines, iron). Long-term use can lower vitamin B12 and magnesium. Raises methotrexate levels at high doses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding when needed; ask your doctor.
Levosulpiride
What it is used for
Eases bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying.
How it works
A dopamine blocker for bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying; also used at higher doses in psychiatry.
How to take it
Usually 25 mg three times a day before meals for short periods.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Breast enlargement or milk leakage
- Missed periods
Get medical help straight away if
- Uncontrolled movements or stiffness
- Fainting
Be careful
Can raise prolactin (breast changes, missed periods) with long use.
Other medicines and interactions
Avoid with other dopamine blockers (metoclopramide, domperidone, antipsychotics).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Common questions
What is Pantocid L?
Pantocid L is a capsule by Sun Pharma containing Pantoprazole 40 mg + Levosulpiride 75 mg.
What is Pantocid L used for?
Reduces stomach acid to treat acidity, heartburn, reflux and ulcers. Eases bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying.
How should I take Pantocid L?
Take once a day, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, swallowed whole (do not crush or chew). Short courses of 2 to 8 weeks are usual; long-term use should be reviewed by a doctor. Usually 25 mg three times a day before meals for short periods. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Pantocid L?
Common side effects include: Headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, wind, constipation, Drowsiness, breast enlargement or milk leakage, missed periods. Get medical help straight away for: Watery diarrhoea that does not stop (possible C. difficile infection), difficulty swallowing, weight loss or black stools, muscle cramps or spasms (low magnesium with long use), Uncontrolled movements or stiffness, fainting.
Does Pantocid L need a prescription?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Can I take Pantocid L in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding when needed; ask your doctor. Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Pantocid L?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Pantoprazole: NHS · MedlinePlus
- Levosulpiride: NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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