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Ranitas Benefits & Uses

Ranitas 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

Ranitas 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

Ranitas Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranitas safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Ranitas in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ranitas safe during breastfeeding?

Ranitas does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ranitas on the Kidneys?

Ranitas rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranitas on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ranitas on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranitas on the Heart?

You can take Ranitas without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ranitas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Gefitinib

Mild

Paracetamol

Ranitas Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Ranitas

Is this Ranitas habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ranitas has not been reported.

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

Ranitas will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ranitas is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ranitas is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ranitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranitas

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranitas

Consumption of alcohol and Ranitas together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ranitas

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Ranitas with omeprazole?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ranitas 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 Ranitas 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, Ranitas 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

Can taking Ranitas cause pneumonia?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Taking [medicine] does not directly cause pneumonia. However, in some cases [medicine] may increase the chances of bacteria to grow inside the gut causing bacterial infections such as pneumonia. The bacterial growth in the gut can be caused due to decreased acid secretion in the stomach which allow growth of bacteria in the gut which can move into the lungs through breathing. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing fever, breathing difficulties and nonstop coughing for more than 2 weeks.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ranitas without consulting a doctor?

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

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

Question over 5 years ago

Why Ranitas is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

suppress is because a long-term use of Ranitas 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.