Rantac Tablet is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Rantac Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rantac Tablet 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rantac Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Rantac Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rantac Tablet in pregnant women.
Is the use of Rantac Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Rantac Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rantac Tablet on the Kidneys?
Rantac Tablet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rantac Tablet on the Liver?
Rantac Tablet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Rantac Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Rantac Tablet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Rantac Tablet 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 Rantac Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rantac Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rantac Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Rantac Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Rantac Tablet is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rantac Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rantac Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Rantac Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rantac Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Rantac Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Rantac Tablet can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Rantac Tablet is an antihistaminic drug. It works by blocking the histamine receptor further which blocks the action of histamine and hence decreases the acid production in the stomach.
Rantac Tablet 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).
Yes, Rantac Tablet 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.
Yes, Rantac Tablet is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
