Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)|Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Rantac 300 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called H2-receptor antagonists. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.

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 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Rantac 300 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 300 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.Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common include headache constipation feeling drowsy or tired and diarrhea. If you do get a side effect it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. This may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Also tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

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 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rantac 300 Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Rantac 300 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Rantac 300 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Rantac 300 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Rantac 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rantac 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Rantac 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rantac 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Rantac 300 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. Do not double the dose

Chemical Class :: Aralkylamines Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)|Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Headache | Diarrhea | Gastrointestinal disturbance

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. Is Rantac 300 Tablet safe for long-term use?::: There is limited data available on whether Rantac 300 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 300 Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.| Q. Can I take Rantac 300 Tablet empty stomach?::: Rantac 300 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 300 Tablet effective?::: Rantac 300 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 are the dos and don’ts while taking Rantac 300 Tablet?::: Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis period pain or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee tea cocoa and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.| Q. Can I take alcohol with Rantac 300 Tablet?::: Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rantac 300 Tablet. But you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach delaying your recovery. | Q. How long does it take for Rantac 300 Tablet to start working?::: Rantac 300 Tablet starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.| Q. What is the difference between Rantac 300 Tablet and omeprazole?::: Rantac 300 Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Rantac 300 Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. These medicines (Rantac 300 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.