Rantac 150 Tablet is used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer disease, GERD, and acidity, including conditions caused by excessive gastric acid secretion such as hypersecretory states, NSAID-related gastric injury, stress-related mucosal damage, and prevention of acid aspiration in high-risk patients. Rantac 150 Tablet helps promote the healing of stomach and intestinal ulcers and prevents them from recurring. It is also commonly prescribed to prevent heartburn and ulcers caused by the use of painkillers. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration depend on your condition and response to treatment, so follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

This medicine usually provides relief from indigestion and heartburn within a few hours, and it may only be needed for short-term use when symptoms occur. However, if you are taking it to prevent ulcers or manage ongoing acid-related conditions, your doctor may advise longer use. Taking it regularly can help prevent symptoms from returning. You can also support your treatment by eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.

Most people do not experience side effects while taking this medicine. However, common ones may include headache, constipation, diarrhea, or mild drowsiness. These effects are usually temporary and improve as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or cause discomfort.

Before starting Rantac 150 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as your dose may need adjustment. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, since some may interact with this one. Rantac 150 Tablet is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol, as it can increase stomach acid and worsen your symptoms.

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.

Rantac 150 Tablet works by blocking histamine H2 receptors on the acid-producing cells of the stomach. This reduces both basal and stimulated secretion of gastric acid, lowering the volume and acidity of stomach contents. By decreasing acid production, ranitidine helps relieve acid-related symptoms and allows irritated or ulcerated areas of the stomach and esophagus to heal.

If you miss a dose of Rantac 150 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.

-Dasatinib (Oral Route): Severe Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib.

Do not consume Dasatinib with Ranitidine. | -Pazopanib (Oral Route): Severe Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib.

Avoid concomitant use. Please consult with your doctor for safer alternative of Ranitidine. | -Cefpodoxime Proxetil (Oral Route): Moderate To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Ranitidine. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil. | -Memantine (Oral Route): Moderate Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Concurrent use may potentially alter the blood levels of both medications. | -Phenytoin (Oral Route): Moderate Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Although the likelihood is low, concurrent use may cause a slow heart rate.

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