H2Loc 40mg Injection (2ml)

Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Ranitidine(40mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

H2Loc 40mg Injection is also used to treat ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach or intestine) which did not get cured with other medications. It is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered this medicine at home. The dosage depends on what you are being treated for. Follow the advice of your doctor while taking the medicine. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. You may only need to use it for a short time when you have symptoms. If you are getting the injection to prevent ulcers and other conditions you may need to take it for longer a period. You should keep using it regularly to prevent problems from happening in the future. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.


Most people do not experience any side effects while taking the medicine. However, the most common side effects include headache, constipation, feeling drowsy or tired, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.


Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Also tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

H2Loc 40mg Injection is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid made in the stomach. It relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Pharmacokinets

Ranitidine penetrates very poorly into the cerebrospinal fluid but is concentrated into breast milk. After intravenous administration, plasma concentrations decay in a biexponential manner. The elimination half-life is almost 2 hours and is somewhat longer after oral administration.

Side Effects

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 H2Loc

Headache

Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal disturbance

Contra Indications

stomach cancer.

porphyria.

liver problems.

decreased kidney function.

Pregnancy Related Information

H2Loc 40mg Injection 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with H2Loc 40mg Injection.

Breast Feeding Related Information

H2Loc 40mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Indications

Benign gastric ulcer disease, short-term, and maintenance.

Duodenal ulcer disease, short-term, and maintenance.

Erosive esophagitis.

Hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison, systemic mastocytosis, multiple endocrine adenoma syndrome)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Interactions

Ranitidine decreases stomach acid, so it may change how well these products work. Some affected products include atazanavir, dasatinib, certain azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), levoketoconazole, pazopanib, among others.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of the doctor.

If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking H2Loc 40mg Injection.

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 H2Loc 40mg Injection 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.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. Is H2Loc 40mg Injection safe for long-term use?

There is limited data available on whether H2Loc 40mg Injection 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 H2Loc 40mg Injection for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Q. Is H2Loc 40mg Injection effective?

H2Loc 40mg Injection 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 H2Loc 40mg Injection?

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. How long does it take for H2Loc 40mg Injection to start working?

H2Loc 40mg Injection starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.