Rantac D 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

Rantac D tablet is indicated for treating GERD (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease), which does not respond to Ranitidine medications alone. It prevents the tendency of vomiting and nausea in people suffering from gastrointestinal problems.

It is a combination of Domperidone and Ranitidine. The active ingredients fall under the class of dopamine antagonist and histamine (H2) receptor blocker, respectively. It also relieves heartburn, indigestion, stomach irritation or pain.

It is also prescribed to the patients of peptic ulcer and who take certain medicines for Parkinson’s disease. The medicine tightens the muscles near the entrance of the stomach and relaxes the ones present at the exit.

The action of this medication helps to speed up the passing of the food that you intake - from your stomach to your intestine, reducing the feeling of nausea and sickness, also preventing vomiting.

Rantac D Medicine also works by blocking or reducing the stimulation in the ‘vomiting centre’ of your brain, which will eventually reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting. The possible side effects of taking this medication can be headache, migraine, dryness of the mouth or breast pain.

You are advised not to take medicine if you have the following conditions:

• An allergy to Rantac D or any other ingredient of this medicine
• Bleeding problems or blockage in your stomach or in the intestine
• Tumour in the pituitary gland
• Cardiac disease
• Incorrect levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium in the blood
• Severe/moderate liver impairment

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Peptic Ulcer

• Porphyria

• Allergy

• Sleepiness

• Drowsiness

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Mental Confusion

• Muscle Pain

• Gynecomastia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect lasts for around 4 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of the medicine can be observed within 1 hour of dosage.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The tablet is not recommended for pregnant women unless required. Therefore, it must be taken under medical supervision.

• Is it habit forming?

  According to the medical reports, the tablet is not reported to be habit forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless required. Therefore, it must be taken under medical supervision.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The information about the interaction with alcohol and the medicine is unknown. It is recommended that the medicine is taken under medical supervision.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The Rantac D medicine may cause dizziness among the patients. Therefore, it is not advised that patients drive while on this medicine. It may also cause sleepiness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The tab may cause difficulty among patients that suffer from kidney problems. Therefore, it must be administered under medical supervision. The doses may need to be adjusted.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The Rantac-D may cause difficulty among patients that suffer from liver problems. Therefore, it must be administered under medical supervision. The doses may need to be adjusted.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rantac D 10 mg/150 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• R Loc D 10mg/150mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Rantac-Dom Tablet

  J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Randex 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

  Zee Laboratories

• Reloc DM 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

  Reddy Pharmaceuticals

• Zynol DM 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Ranloc DM Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Helkoss D 10Mg/150Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Bintac D 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Ranitas DM 10 mg/150 mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• R Plus Tablet

  RKG Pharma

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  In case of a missed dose, the dose must be taken as soon as possible. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and got for the scheduled dose. There must never be double dosing.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In the case of an overdose, medical supervision must be taken immediately. This is important as it there are certain side effects which may be harmful to the patient.

This medication attaches to the dopaminergic receptors without causing any release of the chemical dopamine. It, in turn, facilitates gastric emptying and decreases small bowel transit time. Also, it inhibits the action of histamine at specific H2 receptors present in the gastric parietal cells. Thus, gastric acid secretion process is inhibited.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  The medicine may interact with other drugs used by the patient and other diseases that the patient has. The most common medicines that the rantac interacts with is atazanavir, dasatinib, delavirdine, certain azole antifungals.

• Interaction with Disease

  The Rantac D interaction with diseases like gastrointestinal disease bleeding may be severe as it may worsen the bleeding. The patients having liver diseases also, may suffer due to the medicine’s interaction. It is advised to take the tablet under medical supervision.

• Ques : What is Rantac D Tablet?

  Ans : Rantac 150 MG Tablet is an effective medicine for reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It contains Domperidone and Ranitidine as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of histamine on proteins and blocking the dopamine receptors.

• Ques : What is the use of Rantac D tablet?

  Ans : Rantac 150 MG Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like intractable nausea and vomiting, gastric ulcer, acid peptic disease, inflammation of the esophagus and idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Rantac D tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Rantac 150 MG Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Unusual Tiredness And Weakness, Headache, Diarrhoea, Mental Confusion, Muscle Pain and Gynecomastia.

• Ques : Can Rantac D Tablet be used for treatment for intractable nausea and vomiting and gastric ulcer?

  Ans : Yes, treatment of intractable nausea and vomiting and gastric ulcer come under the most common uses of medicine. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use rantac d 10 mg 150 mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Rantac D tablet ?

  Ans : It is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Rantac D tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication, work properly at an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 30 minutes before having food and at least 2 hours after having food. Taking it with food can cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of medicine?

  Ans : Rantac D tab contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication, away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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