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Ranidone Benefits & Uses

Ranidone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Ranidone 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: pantoprazole (40 mg) and domperidone (10 mg)

Ranidone Side Effects

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

Severe

Difficulty breathing
Arrhythimia

Common

Headache
Diarrhoea

Ranidone Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranidone safe for pregnant women?

Ranidone should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Ranidone safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Ranidone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ranidone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Ranidone on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ranidone. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ranidone on the Liver?

Ranidone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ranidone on the Heart?

Ranidone has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ranidone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Ketoconazole

Erythromycin

Moderate

Digoxin

Warfarin

Ranidone Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Osteoporosis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ranidone

Is this Ranidone habit forming or addictive?

Ranidone does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Ranidone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ranidone can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ranidone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ranidone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ranidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranidone

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ranidone with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranidone

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ranidone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ranidone

Question about 6 years ago

Is Ranidone an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Ranidone is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.

Question over 5 years ago

Why Ranidone is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Ranidone can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are 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 Ranidone without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Ranidone is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ranidone with levothyroxine?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Ranidone with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Ranidone works?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Ranidone works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.