No, pantoprazole is currently only available via prescription. There is no over-the-counter version of it, although some other proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid), can be purchased OTC.

Looking for a prescription for pantoprazole? If it's right for you, providers on Sesame can write a prescription—or refill an existing one—during a virtual or in-person visit.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

You don’t usually need a previous prescription to get a prescription online. A licensed provider can write a new one after reviewing your health history and symptoms during a telehealth visit. Ultimately, the decision to prescribe medication is up to your provider and whether or not they think the medication is right for you.

However, if you are refilling an existing medication, your Sesame provider may ask you to see a picture of an old pill bottle or see prior prescription records to confirm your medication dosage needs. Your Sesame provider may also be able to look up your past prescriptions from other doctors through a national pharmacy system.

Both pantoprazole and omeprazole are used to treat acid-related gastrointestinal conditions. Pantoprazole is FDA-approved for the healing of erosive esophagitis from GERD, as well as the management of chronic acid-hypersecretory conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Omeprazole treats the same conditions, but is also frequently prescribed to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers, as well as to help eradicate H. pylori infections.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to pantoprazole or other benzimidazoles like omeprazole, if you are taking HIV medications or blood thinners like warfarin, or if you have a history of low magnesium levels, osteoporosis, or long-term bone fracture risk.

Tell your provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or scheduled for a drug urine test. Pantoprazole can cause false-positive results for THC.

Medications that are often prescribed to treat acid reflux include:

• Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
• Famotidine (Pepcid)
• Omeprazole (Prilosec)
• Cimetidine (Tagamet)