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FDA approves Jubilant generic Protonix drug

Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed Release Tablets 20mg & 40mg are the generic version of Protonix of Wyeth.

Pantoprazole Sodium tablets are indicated for the short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis linked with gastro esophageal reflux disease, maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis and pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

The drug will be marketed by the company’s US subsidiary Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals under its own label.