Ranipride, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. Ranipride also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Ranipride is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Ranipride include Diarrhoea, Dry Mouth, Headache. Usually, these side effects of Ranipride go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ranipride has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ranipride related warnings talks about Ranipride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Ranipride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ranipride contraindications section.

Besides this, Ranipride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ranipride is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.