ranitidine tablets
COMPOSITION Each Sugar coated tablet contains
- Ranitidine B.P 300 mg.
- As Ranitidine Hcl
PROPERTIES
Gastro-intestinal drug, histamine H2 receptor antagonist.
INDICATION
Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer. Drug induced ulceration. Reflux oesophagitis. Zollinger-Ellison, other dyspepsia & hyperacidity syndromes.
DOSAGE
Adults : 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg daily for 4-6 weeks. Maint. Dose : 150 mg at bed-time. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome : 600-900 mg daily in divided doses.
Children: 2-4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided dose for 4-6 weeks. The experience for its use in children is limited. Max.300mg/day.
Drug interaction :
- (i) Antacids : Ranitidine absorption may be decreased.
- (ii) Diazepam : Efficacy of diazepam decreased.
- (iii) Procainamide : Renal clearance of procainamide decreased.
- (iv) Sulfonylureas : Hypoglycemic effects of glipizide enhanced.
- (v) Theophyllines : Increased efficacy of theophyllines with possible toxicity.
- (vi) Warfarin : Increased hypoprothrombinemic effects.
- (vii) Lab. Tests : False-positive tests for urine proteins with multisix may occur.
SIDE EFFECTS
Headache, dizziness, bowel upset, rash, diarrhoea, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, convulsions. Gynaecomastia. Sodium & water retention. Impotence.
PRECAUTIONS
Exclude presence of malignancy. Renal and hepatic impairment (decreased dose is to be given).
CONTRA-INDICATION
Hypersentivity.
PHARMACEUTICAL PRECAUTION
Ranitidine Tablets should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
PRESENTATION
Blister pack of 2 x 10 tablets.
PURPOSE
Acid reducer
USES
Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages.