Ranilink: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ranilink Benefits & Uses

Ranilink 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

Ranilink 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
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ranilink Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ranilink is used -

Severe

Pancreatic inflammation
Anaphylactic reaction
Bradycardia

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)
Confusion

Mild

Fatigue
Drowsiness
Headache
Diarrhoea
Cough
Weakness

Ranilink Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranilink safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ranilink safely.

Safe
Is the use of Ranilink safe during breastfeeding?

Ranilink does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ranilink on the Kidneys?

Ranilink rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranilink on the Liver?

Side effects of Ranilink rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranilink on the Heart?

Using Ranilink does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ranilink with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Gefitinib

Mild

Paracetamol

Ranilink Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Ranilink

Is this Ranilink habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ranilink is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ranilink does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ranilink is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ranilink Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranilink

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ranilink, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranilink

Consuming Ranilink with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ranilink

Question over 5 years ago

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

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Ranilink 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Why Ranilink is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

suppress is because a long-term use of Ranilink 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Ranilink with omeprazole?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ranilink can be taken with omeprazole when prescribed by a doctor. Both the medicines work towards reducing stomach acid production. The doctor usually prescribes the two of them together when the symptoms of acidity get severe. However, do not take them together by yourself without consulting a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Ranilink 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, Ranilink 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Ranilink without consulting a doctor?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

It is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ranilink without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.