Pantocid 40 vs Pantocid DSR: price, salt & differences
Pantocid 40 is pantoprazole 40 mg, which lowers stomach acid. Pantocid DSR adds domperidone 30 mg in sustained-release form, which moves food out of the stomach faster and relieves nausea and bloating, so it suits acidity with a heavy, sick feeling after meals. Pantocid DSR is ₹276 for 15 capsules against ₹195.94 for 15 tablets for Pantocid 40, and the domperidone part limits it to short courses – ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Pantocid 40
Pantoprazole 40 mg · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹195.94 for 15
₹13.06 / tablet
Pantoprazole 40 mg detailsPantocid DSR
Pantoprazole + Domperidone 40 mg + 30 mg (sustained release) · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹276.00 for 15
₹18.40 / capsule
Pantoprazole + Domperidone 40 mg + 30 mg (sustained release) detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Pantocid 40 | Pantocid DSR |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Pantoprazole | Pantoprazole + Domperidone |
| Strength | 40 mg | 40 mg + 30 mg (sustained release) |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 capsules |
| MRP | ₹195.94 for 15 tablets | ₹276 for 15 capsules |
| ₹ per unit | ₹13.06 per tablet | ₹18.4 per capsule |
| 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) with heartburn and regurgitation. |
| 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. | Acidity with nausea, bloating or early fullness. Domperidone can affect heart rhythm – short courses only, and avoid if you have a heart rhythm problem. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Pantocid 40 और Pantocid DSR में क्या अंतर है?
Pantocid 40 में सिर्फ pantoprazole 40 mg है। Pantocid DSR में pantoprazole 40 mg + domperidone 30 mg (sustained release) है, जो जी मिचलाना और पेट भारी लगने में मदद करता है। कीमत: Pantocid 40 ₹195.94 (15 tablets), Pantocid DSR ₹276 (15 capsules)।
What does DSR mean?
D stands for domperidone and SR for sustained release – the domperidone pellets release slowly through the day. The capsule must be swallowed whole.
Who needs Pantocid DSR rather than Pantocid 40?
People whose reflux comes with nausea, vomiting, bloating or slow digestion. If heartburn is the only problem, Pantocid 40 alone is normally prescribed.
Can I take Pantocid DSR for months?
Not usually. Domperidone is meant for the shortest course that works – often a week or two – because of its effect on heart rhythm. Pantocid 40 can be continued longer under a doctor.
Which is cheaper?
Pantocid 40 at ₹13.06 per tablet is cheaper than Pantocid DSR at ₹18.4 per capsule. Jan Aushadhi pantoprazole 40 is ₹11.35 for 10 tablets (₹1.14 per tablet); the combination is ₹20.63 for 10 capsules (₹2.06 per capsule).
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 – Domperidone (19 October 2026)
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