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Proton pump inhibitor · ATC A02BC02
Pantoprazole
Protonix in the US
The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Pantoloc, Pantozol, Eupantol).
15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
GermanyAsk forPantozol / Pantozol ControlOTC / Rx
20 mg heartburn packs (Pantozol Control and generics labelled "bei Sodbrennen") are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. 40 mg and longer courses need one.
JapanAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable
Pantoprazole is not on Japan’s prescription list. Japan uses omeprazole (Omepral), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Takepron), rabeprazole (Pariet) and vonoprazan (Takecab) instead, all prescription-only, so bring your own supply.
PortugalAsk forPantocOTC / Rx
20 mg (Kairol) is sold over the counter; Pantoc and 40 mg need a prescription.