Pantoprazole Pediatric Dose Calculator
Age-based pantoprazole dosing for children, with maximum doses, age limits and sources. Enter age and weight for the dose in mg and tablets or injection volume.
Pediatric dosing
GERD / erosive oesophagitis (oral)
Acid suppression — IV (hospital) Hospital
Pantoprazole dose chart by age and weight
GERD / erosive oesophagitis (oral). Weights are WHO/IAP reference medians for age — always dose on the measured weight.
| Age | Weight | Dose (mg) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 17.5 kg | 20 mg | Once daily before breakfast |
| 6 years | 19 kg | 20 mg | Once daily before breakfast |
| 8 years | 24.4 kg | 20 mg | Once daily before breakfast |
| 10 years | 31.1 kg | 20 mg | Once daily before breakfast |
| 12 years | 39.4 kg | 20 mg | Once daily before breakfast |
Strengths in the calculator
- Gastro-resistant tablet 20 mg (do not split or crush) (Oral — do not split)
- Gastro-resistant tablet 40 mg (do not split or crush) (Oral — do not split)
- 40 mg vial + 10 mL sodium chloride 0.9% (4 mg/mL) (Intravenous)
Different strength on your bottle? Use “Different strength on the bottle?” under the result.
Safety
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Legacy FDA category B. Limited data; use if clearly needed.
Probably compatible.
Clinical notes
Tablets are gastro-resistant: swallow whole — never split or crush.
Adult and adolescent (≥40 kg) dose
40 mg — Once daily before breakfast (max 40 mg per dose, 80 mg per day).
Other names and brands
- India: Pan, Pantocid
- USA: Protonix
Brand examples only — products and strengths vary by country. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pantoprazole dose for children?
GERD / erosive oesophagitis (oral): <40 kg: 20 mg per dose · once daily before breakfast; ≥40 kg: 40 mg per dose · once daily before breakfast. Usual duration: Up to 8 weeks. Always use the child's measured weight and check the strength on the bottle.
From what age can pantoprazole be given?
Age range in PediaRx: ≥5 years – adult. The calculator does not calculate a dose below 5 years. Each indication can have its own age and weight limits, shown with its regimen.
Is pantoprazole safe in pregnancy?
Legacy FDA category B. Limited data; use if clearly needed.
Sources and editorial process
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) — US prescribing information (paediatric GERD ≥5 years) — DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
Dosing data last updated 2026-09-27. PediaRx is built and maintained by Dr. Shounak Pal, MBBS (Medical Officer, Government of West Bengal, India — founder and developer of PediaRx). Every regimen is encoded with explicit units, maximum doses and age/weight limits and is checked by automated tests before publication. Report an error: hello@pediarx.com.
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Clinical disclaimer: reference tool for qualified health professionals. Verify every dose against current guidance and the product label before prescribing.
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