Pantoprazole is the generic form of the brand-name medication Protonix. It is used to treat reflux disease, a condition where stomach acid travels back upward towards the throat, causing a dull pressure-like pain in your chest.

Founded in 1986, Aurobindo Pharma is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India and distributes around 214 drugs in the U.S. Aurobindo serves more than 150 countries through its range of product offerings. The company has 27 manufacturing sites including in India and the U.S.