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Rancafe Benefits & Uses

Rancafe is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Rancafe Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rancafe Related Warnings

Is the use of Rancafe safe for pregnant women?

Rancafe is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Rancafe safe during breastfeeding?

Rancafe is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Rancafe on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Rancafe on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Rancafe on the Liver?

Side effects of Rancafe rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rancafe on the Heart?

Rancafe is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rancafe with Other Drugs

Rancafe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Gefitinib

Mild

Paracetamol

Rancafe Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rancafe unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Rancafe

Is this Rancafe habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Rancafe has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Rancafe as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Rancafe is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rancafe is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rancafe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rancafe

There is no information on the effects of taking Rancafe with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rancafe

Taking alcohol with Rancafe can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Rancafe

Question over 5 years ago

Why Rancafe is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

suppress is because a long-term use of Rancafe can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Rancafe an antihistaminic drug?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Rancafe is an antihistaminic drug. It works by blocking the histamine receptor further which blocks the action of histamine and hence decreases the acid production in the stomach.

Question over 5 years ago

How to use Rancafe?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rancafe can be taken with or without food to prevent heartburn and acid indigestion. Take it 30 - 60 minute before meal or drinking beverages that cause indigestion. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a day unless recommended by the doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Rancafe an antacid?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Rancafe is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralizes the stomach acid by coating the stomach.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Rancafe used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Rancafe is not directly used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is given if acid secretion increases due to IBS. IBS is managed by a combination of drug therapy like antispasmodic ( to relieve stomach pain), laxatives ( to relieve constipation), and antimotility drugs ( to relieve diarrhea).