Pan 40 vs Nexpro 40: price, salt & differences
Pan 40 (pantoprazole 40 mg) and Nexpro 40 (esomeprazole 40 mg) both shut down stomach acid. Esomeprazole is the refined form of omeprazole and gives slightly stronger, longer acid suppression, so it is often chosen for erosive reflux disease or symptoms not controlled on other PPIs; pantoprazole is the everyday choice with fewer interactions. Pan 40 is ₹192.8 for 15 tablets and Nexpro 40 is ₹196.87 for 15 tablets; both need a prescription – ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Pan 40
Pantoprazole 40 mg · Alkem Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹192.80 for 15
₹12.85 / tablet
Pantoprazole 40 mg detailsNexpro 40
Esomeprazole 40 mg · Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP ₹196.87 for 15
₹13.12 / tablet
Esomeprazole 40 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Pan 40 | Nexpro 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Pantoprazole | Esomeprazole |
| Strength | 40 mg | 40 mg |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹192.8 for 15 tablets | ₹196.87 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹12.85 per tablet | ₹13.12 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Acid reflux (GERD) – heartburn, sour burps and acid coming up into the throat. | Acid reflux disease (GERD) – heartburn, acid coming up into the throat, and healing of an inflamed food pipe. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Acid reflux, gastritis and ulcer treatment, usually before breakfast. Long courses can lower magnesium and B12; use the shortest course that works. | Severe reflux or erosive oesophagitis where a stronger acid block is needed. Same long-course cautions as other PPIs; interacts with clopidogrel. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Pan 40 और Nexpro 40 में क्या अंतर है?
Pan 40 में pantoprazole 40 mg और Nexpro 40 में esomeprazole 40 mg है। दोनों acid बंद करती हैं; esomeprazole थोड़ी ज़्यादा strong मानी जाती है, खासकर gastric erosion में। Pan 40 ₹192.8 (15 tablets), Nexpro 40 ₹196.87 (15 tablets)।
Is esomeprazole stronger than pantoprazole?
Milligram for milligram esomeprazole suppresses acid a little more and for longer. For ordinary reflux the difference is small; for erosive oesophagitis doctors may prefer esomeprazole.
Which is better if I take clopidogrel?
Pantoprazole. Esomeprazole, like omeprazole, can reduce clopidogrel's effect.
Which has more side effects?
They are similar – headache, loose stools, nausea. Long courses of either can lower magnesium and B12.
Which is cheaper?
Pan 40 at ₹12.85 per tablet versus Nexpro 40 at ₹13.12 per tablet. Jan Aushadhi pantoprazole 40 is ₹11.35 for 10 tablets (₹1.14 per tablet); esomeprazole 40 is ₹19.6 for 10 tablets (₹1.96 per tablet).
Sources
- NHS – Pantoprazole (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Pantoprazole (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Esomeprazole (19 October 2026)
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