Tecta (Pantoprazole Magnesium Tablets) - General Information
Canadian Name: Tecta (Pantoprazole Magnesium Tablets)
Same As: Pantoprazole Magnesium
Description
Manufacturer: Nycomed Canada
Chemical Name : Pantoprazole Magnesium
Tecta is the Canadian brand name for the medication Pantoprazole Magnesium.
Tecta helps relieve the symptoms of GERD and is a once-a-day treatment for symptomatic GERD. Tecta is indicated for the treatment of conditions where a reduction of gastric acid secretion is required, such as the following:
� Duodenal ulcer
� Gastric ulcer
� Reflux esophagitis
� Symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (such as, acid regurgitation and heartburn).
Tecta (pantoprazole magnesium) is a new salt form of pantoprazole sodium (Pantoloc in Canada and Protonix in the US) marketed by Nycomed Canada.