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 1961, Mylan Pharmaceuticals is the second largest provider in the U.S. and distributes more than 388 drugs in the country. Mylan serves 165 countries in total through its range of product offerings. The company has 40+ manufacturing sites including in the U.S., India, and Ireland.