Ethidin150mg
OTC- Generic:
- Ranitidine
- Company:
- Ethical Drug Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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৳ 2.15/unit
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At a glance
Ranitidine is an H2 receptor antagonist that reduces stomach acid production. It is used for heartburn, indigestion, peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other acid-related conditions.
Indications
- Benign gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Erosive esophagitis
- Dyspepsia
- Prevention and treatment of NSAID-associated ulceration
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Gastric/duodenal ulcer: 300 mg at bedtime OR 150 mg twice daily (4-8 weeks); maintenance 150 mg at bedtime; max 300 mg twice daily
- GERD: 150 mg twice daily OR 300 mg at bedtime (up to 8 weeks); severe: 150 mg 4 times daily (12 weeks)
- Dyspepsia: 150 mg twice daily (up to 6 weeks); short-term: 75 mg as needed (max 4 doses/day, up to 2 weeks)
- Erosive esophagitis: 150 mg 4 times daily; maintenance 150 mg twice daily
- NSAID-associated ulcer: 150 mg twice daily OR 300 mg at bedtime (8-12 weeks); prevention: 150 mg twice daily
- Hypersecretory conditions: 150 mg 2-3 times daily; increase if needed; max 6 g/day
Pediatric Dose (Oral):
- Ulcer (1 month-16 years): 4-8 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses, max 300 mg/day; maintenance 2-4 mg/kg/day (max 150 mg/day)
- GERD (1 month-16 years): 5-10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses, max 300 mg/day
- Erosive esophagitis: 5-10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses, max 600 mg/day
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
Precautions & warnings
- Does not usually affect driving ability
- Maintain 2-hour interval with antacids
- Avoid soft drinks, citrus fruits (can irritate stomach and increase acid secretion)
- Inform doctor if no improvement after 2 weeks
- Dose adjustment needed in kidney disease
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.