Digestive

This drug contain ranitidine 25 mg . Ranitidine used in heartburn and acid reflux .

Ranitidine reduces the secretion of gastric acid by reversible binding to histamine (H2) receptors, which are found on gastric parietal cells. This process leads to the inhibition of histamine binding to this receptor, causing the reduction of gastric acid secretion.

Indigestion,,heartburn,,acid reflux,,gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

Ranitidine is comes from the class of drug known as H2 blockers. Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestine.Ranitidine is works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.

Headache,,dry mouth,,diarrhea,,constipation,,fatigue,,rash,,vomiting,,dry mouth,,liver toxicity,,pneumonia,,decrease platelets,,vitamin b 12 deficiency.

Warning : Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ranitidine or other H2 blockers like cimetidine,famotidine or any other allergy you have. Do not use for children who are under 12 years old or directed by doctor.

Drug drug interaction : Ranitidine may interact with other drugs include: blood thinners ie. aspirin,,warfarin,,antifungals, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole,cancer treatments: such as bosutinib, dabrafenib, dasatinib, erlotinib, neratinib, or pazopanib,,epilepsy medications, such as carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, or phenytoin,,fentanyl,,hepatitis medications, such as boceprevir, ledipasvir, sofosbuvir, and telaprevir,,HIV medications (eg, atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir),,iron supplements, such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, or ferrous sulfate,,loperamide,,metformin,,multivitamins,,theophylline.

Drug food interaction : Ranitidine may interact Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) may cause dehydration and elevate stomach acid levels, thereby decreasing its efficacy.,,Cranberries: The interaction of Ranitidine with cranberries may reduce the effectiveness of the drug,,Ranitidine should be avoided while taking alcohol because it increases the alcoholic effect and causes rapid heartbeat.

Drug disease interaction : Ranitidine should not be given in patients with gastric bleeding, liver/ kidney disease, low vitamin B12, hypokalemia and depression.

Do not exceed or skip a dose. If a dose is missed, take the medication as soon as it is remembered.,,If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.,,Do not double the dose at a time to compensate for a missed dose

Consult your doctor before taking ranitidine ,if you are pregnant or a breastfeed mother of avoiding side effects on newborn baby.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture.

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