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About Ranitidine
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- constipation
- rash
- insomnia
- arthralgia
Uses
- Ranitidine Tablets are indicated in: Short- term treatment of active duodenal ulcer.
- Most patients heal within 4 weeks.
- Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of Ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks.
- Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers.
- No placebo- controlled comparative studies have been carried out for periods of longer than 1 year.
How to take
- Active Duodenal Ulcer: The current recommended adult oral dosage of Ranitidine Tablets for duodenal ulcer is 150 mg twice daily.
- An alternative dosage of 300 mg once daily after the evening meal or at bedtime can be used for patients in whom dosing convenience is important.
- The advantages of one treatment regimen compared with the other in a particular patient population have yet to be demonstrated (see Clinical Trials: Active Duodenal Ulcer ).
- Smaller doses have been shown to be equally effective in inhibiting gastric acid secretion in US studies, and several foreign trials have shown that 100 mg twice daily is as effective as the 150 mg dose.
- Antacid should be given as needed for relief of pain (see : Pharmacokinetics ).
Frequently Asked Questions about Ranitidine 50mg
What is the price of Ranitidine 50mg in India?
The price of Ranitidine 50mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Ranitidine 50mg?
Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Ranitidine 50mg?
Search the active salt formulation (Ranitidine 50mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.