Pan 40 vs Pantop 40: price, salt & differences
Pan 40 and Pantop 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 Pantop 40 by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd is ₹174.45 for 15 tablets (₹11.63 per tablet), so Pantop 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 detailsPantop 40
Pantoprazole 40 mg · Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MRP ₹174.45 for 15
₹11.63 / tablet
Pantoprazole 40 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Pan 40 | Pantop 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Pantoprazole | Pantoprazole |
| Strength | 40 mg | 40 mg |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹192.8 for 15 tablets | ₹174.45 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹12.85 per tablet | ₹11.63 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 Pantop 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 Pantop 40 (Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) की MRP ₹174.45 (15 tablets)।
Is Pan 40 the same as Pantop 40?
Yes, medically. Both contain Pantoprazole 40 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Alkem Laboratories Ltd and Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt 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 Pantop 40?
Pantop 40 is cheaper per tablet at ₹11.63 against ₹12.85 for Pan 40. The strip prices are ₹192.8 for 15 tablets (Pan 40) and ₹174.45 for 15 tablets (Pantop 40).
Can I take Pantop 40 instead of Pan 40?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Pantop 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 Pantop 40?
Yes. Pantoprazole is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Pantop 40 is cheaper – is it a lower quality pantoprazole?
No. Pantop 40 from Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd and Pan 40 from Alkem Laboratories Ltd are both licensed Pantoprazole 40 mg tablets. Price differences between brands reflect company pricing, not the quality of the salt.
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