Manufacturer: J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Ranitidine(150mg)
Strip of 30 Tablet
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Rantac 150 Tablet 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. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.
Rantac 150 Tablet 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.
The pharmacokinetics of ranitidine has been described previously[9-11]. After oral administration 50% of ranitidine is absorbed, resulting in the peak serum concentration of 2 ± 3 h after dosing, followed by elimination with a half-life of 2.5 ± 3 h.
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 Rantac
Sleepiness
Headache
Tiredness
Constipation
Diarrhea
General Information.
H2-blocker hypersensitivity.
Gastric cancer.
Infection.
Hepatic disease.
Renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Children, infants, neonates, premature neonates.
Pregnancy.
Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet.
Rantac 150 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
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)
amiodarone.
antacids (e.g., magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate; within 2 hours of taking ranitidine)
"azole" antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole)
cefuroxime.
clavulanic acid.
cyclosporine.
delavirdine.
dexmethylphenidate.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet, 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 Rantac 150 Tablet.
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 Rantac 150 Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rantac 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Rantac 150 Tablet safe for long-term use?
There is limited data available on whether Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Rantac 150 Tablet empty stomach?
Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet effective?
Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet?
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 Rantac 150 Tablet?
Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rantac 150 Tablet. But, you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.
Q. How long does it take for Rantac 150 Tablet to start working?
Rantac 150 Tablet 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 Rantac 150 Tablet and omeprazole?
Rantac 150 Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Rantac 150 Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. These medicines (Rantac 150 Tablet and Omeprazole) work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place.
