All Details About Rantac 150
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Rantac 150
Description:
Rantac 150 Tablet 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.
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
Uses:
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.
Directions For Use:
- 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.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of Rantac
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
Warning & Precautions:
FAQs:
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 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.
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