Hexal Ranitic

Generic Name: Ranitidine hydrochloride
Product Name: Hexal Ranitic

Indication

The use of Ranitidine is indicated in the following conditions:

• Peptic ulcer disease
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
• Heartburn

Action

Ranitidine acts to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.

Dose advice

Peptic Ulcer Disease:

• The initial recommended dose is 300 mg orally given as a single evening dose for 4-8 weeks or 50 mg intravenously or intramuscularly given every 6-8 hours.
• Maintenance dosing is 150-300 mg orally given as a single evening dose.

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease:

• 300 mg orally given as a single evening dose.

Prevention of Stress Ulcer:

• The initial dose is 50 mg intravenously given slowly.
• An intravenous infusion of 125-250 micrograms/kg/hour should be continued until risk factors for stress ulcer are removed.

Heartburn:

• 150 mg orally twice a day for 4-8 weeks.

Children

• 2-4 mg/kg orally twice daily up to a maximum dose of 300 mg a day.
• 1 mg/kg intravenously every 6-8 hours up to a maximum dose of 50 mg.

Schedule

S2

Common side effects

– Headache– Fatigue– Dizziness- Confusion especially in elderly people- Diarrhoea- Constipation– Rash

Uncommon side effects

– Development of breast tissue in males- Decreased libido- Impotence– Reversible involuntary movement

For further information talk to your doctor.