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Stantac is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Stantac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Stantac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Is the use of Stantac safe for pregnant women?
Stantac is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Stantac safe during breastfeeding?
Stantac does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Stantac on the Kidneys?
Stantac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Stantac on the Liver?
Stantac may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Stantac on the Heart?
Stantac is not harmful for the heart.
Stantac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stantac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stantac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Stantac.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Stantac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Stantac is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Stantac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stantac
There is no information on the effects of taking Stantac with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stantac
Consumption of alcohol and Stantac together may have severe effects on your health.
Avoid smoking while you are taking Stantac. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Stantac is found to be lesser in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretions which can cause stomach problems. Please discuss with your doctor to know more.
Take Stantac as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, Stantac is useful for preventing painkiller (NSAID) induced gastric ulcer. Taking painkillers for a long time may cause stomach pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Stantac is found to increase the uric acid level in blood and cause the gout-like symptom such as pain in the joint, redness, and inflammation of joint. Regular uric acid level monitoring is needed if you are taking this medicine for the longest time.
Stantac can be taken at any time of day, but it is best to take this medicine in the morning before breakfast. However, you are recommended to follow your doctor's instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zantac® (ranitidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650