Manufacturer: Angeas Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Ranitidine(150mg)
Bottle of 170ml Syrup
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Ancid 150mg Syrup is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn seen with the use of painkillers. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. How much you need, and how often you take it, will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow the advice of your doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours and you may only need to take it for a short time when you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent ulcers and other conditions you may need to take it for longer. You should keep taking it regularly to prevent problems from happening in the future.
Ancid 150mg Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called H2-receptor antagonists. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Ranitidine Tablets is 50% absorbed after oral administration, compared to an intravenous (IV) injection with mean peak levels of 440 to 545 ng/mL occurring 2 to 3 hours after a 150 mg dose. Absorption is not significantly impaired by the administration of food or antacids
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ancid
Sleepiness
Headache
Tiredness
Constipation
Diarrhea
Ranitidine is contraindicated in any patient hypersensitive to the drug or its components. Cross-sensitivity in this class of compounds has been observed, so ranitidine should be administered with caution to patients with a history of H2-blocker hypersensitivity.
Ancid 150mg Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ancid 150mg Syrup.
Use with caution
Ancid 150mg Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Acidom 150mg Syrup is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease, and some rarer conditions.
Ranitidine decreases stomach acid, so it may change how well these products work. Some affected products include atazanavir, dasatinib, delavirdine, certain azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), levoketoconazole, pazopanib, among others.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ancid 150mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ancid 150mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Ancid 150mg Syrup.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Ancid 150mg Syrup for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ancid 150mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Ancid 150mg Syrup safe for long-term use?
There is limited data available on whether Ancid 150mg Syrup can be used for the long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Ancid 150mg Syrup for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Ancid 150mg Syrup empty stomach?
Ancid 150mg Syrup may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.
Q. Is Ancid 150mg Syrup effective?
Ancid 150mg Syrup would be effective only if used for the right indication in the dose and the duration as advised by the doctor. In case you do not find any change in your condition while taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Q. What are the dos and don’ts while taking Ancid 150mg Syrup?
Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Ancid 150mg Syrup?
Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Ancid 150mg Syrup. But, you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.
Q. How long does it take for Ancid 150mg Syrup to start working?
Ancid 150mg Syrup starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.
Q. What is the difference between Ancid 150mg Syrup and omeprazole?
Ancid 150mg Syrup and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Ancid 150mg Syrup belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. These medicines (Ancid 150mg Syrup and Omeprazole) work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place.
