Pan 40 vs Razo 20: price, salt & differences
Pan 40 is pantoprazole 40 mg and Razo 20 is rabeprazole 20 mg – two proton-pump inhibitors with very similar acid control for reflux, gastritis and ulcers. Rabeprazole is sometimes chosen for a slightly faster onset and few drug interactions; pantoprazole is the more widely prescribed and, in this dataset, the cheaper one – ₹12.85 per tablet versus ₹17.8 per tablet. 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 detailsRazo 20
Rabeprazole 20 mg · Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹267.00 for 15
₹17.80 / tablet
Rabeprazole 20 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Pan 40 | Razo 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Pantoprazole | Rabeprazole |
| Strength | 40 mg | 20 mg |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹192.8 for 15 tablets | ₹267 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹12.85 per tablet | ₹17.8 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 taste, acid coming up. |
| 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. | Acid reflux and ulcers when a quicker onset is preferred; fewer drug interactions than omeprazole. Same long-term cautions as other PPIs. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Pan 40 और Razo 20 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों PPI हैं – Pan 40 में pantoprazole 40 mg, Razo 20 में rabeprazole 20 mg। असर लगभग एक जैसा है; rabeprazole थोड़ा जल्दी असर कर सकती है। Pan 40 ₹192.8 (15 tablets), Razo 20 ₹267 (15 tablets)।
Is rabeprazole better than pantoprazole?
Not in a way that matters for most people. Studies show similar healing and symptom relief; individual response and price usually decide.
Which works faster?
Rabeprazole is often reported to start working a little sooner on day one, but by a few days both give the same control.
Which has fewer drug interactions?
Both are considered low-interaction PPIs, and are the usual picks for people on clopidogrel or multiple medicines.
Which is cheaper?
Pan 40 at ₹12.85 per tablet is cheaper than Razo 20 at ₹17.8 per tablet here. Jan Aushadhi pantoprazole 40 is ₹11.35 for 10 tablets (₹1.14 per tablet) and rabeprazole 20 is ₹8.25 for 10 tablets (₹0.82 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)
- MedlinePlus – Rabeprazole (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor class information) (19 October 2026)
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