Pan 40 vs Pantocid 40: price, salt & differences
Pan 40 and Pantocid 40 both contain Pantoprazole 40 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Pan 40 by Alkem Laboratories Ltd is ₹192.8 for 15 tablets (₹12.85 per tablet) and Pantocid 40 by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is ₹195.94 for 15 tablets (₹13.06 per tablet), so Pan 40 works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; 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 detailsPantocid 40
Pantoprazole 40 mg · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹195.94 for 15
₹13.06 / tablet
Pantoprazole 40 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Pan 40 | Pantocid 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Pantoprazole | Pantoprazole |
| Strength | 40 mg | 40 mg |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹192.8 for 15 tablets | ₹195.94 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹12.85 per tablet | ₹13.06 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 (GERD) – heartburn, sour burps and acid coming up into the throat. |
| 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. | Same as Pan 40 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Pan 40 और Pantocid 40 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Pantoprazole 40 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Pan 40 (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) की MRP ₹192.8 (15 tablets) है और Pantocid 40 (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) की MRP ₹195.94 (15 tablets)।
Is Pan 40 the same as Pantocid 40?
Yes, medically. Both contain Pantoprazole 40 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Alkem Laboratories Ltd and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Pan 40 or Pantocid 40?
Pan 40 is cheaper per tablet at ₹12.85 against ₹13.06 for Pantocid 40. The strip prices are ₹192.8 for 15 tablets (Pan 40) and ₹195.94 for 15 tablets (Pantocid 40).
Can I take Pantocid 40 instead of Pan 40?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Pantocid 40 in place of Pan 40 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg at ₹11.35 for 10 – about ₹1.14 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Pan 40 or Pantocid 40?
Yes. Pantoprazole is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Pan 40 or Pantocid 40 – which do doctors prescribe more?
Both are among the most-prescribed pantoprazole brands in India. Your doctor's choice usually reflects habit or availability, not a difference in the medicine itself.
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)
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms