Hexal Ranitic



 
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Hexal Ranitic - Basic Information

 

Indication of Hexal Ranitic:

The use of Ranitidine is indicated in the following conditions: Peptic ulcer diseaseGastro-oesophageal reflux diseaseHeartburn

Action of Hexal Ranitic:

Ranitidine acts to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.

Dose Advice of Hexal Ranitic:

Peptic Ulcer Disease: The initial recommended dose is 300 mg orally given as a single evening dose for 4-8 weeks or 50 mg intravenously or intramuscularly given every 6-8 hours.Maintenance dosing is 150-300 mg orally given as a single evening dose.Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease: 300 mg orally given as a single evening dose.Prevention of Stress Ulcer: The initial dose is 50 mg intravenously given slowly.An intravenous infusion of 125-250 micrograms/kg/hour should be continued until risk factors for stress ulcer are removed Heartburn: 150 mg orally twice a day for 4-8 weeks.Children2-4 mg/kg orally twice daily up to a maximum dose of 300 mg a day.1 mg/kg intravenously every 6-8 hours up to a maximum dose of 50 mg.

Schedule of Hexal Ranitic:

S2

Common side effects of Hexal Ranitic:

- Headache- Fatigue- Dizziness- Confusion especially in elderly people- Diarrhoea- Constipation- Rash

Uncommon side effects of Hexal Ranitic:

- Development of breast tissue in males- Decreased libido- Impotence- Reversible involuntary movement


GN: Ranitidine hydrochloride