Rantac 150 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

Rantac 150 Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease, and some rarer conditions.

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Ranitidine (150mg)

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Product introduction

Rantac 150 Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn seen with the use of painkillers. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. How much you need, and how often you take it, will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow the advice of your doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours and you may only need to take it for a short time when you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent ulcers and other conditions you may need to take it for longer. You should keep taking it regularly to prevent problems from happening in the future. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.

Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common include headache, constipation, feeling drowsy or tired, and diarrhea. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. This may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Also tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

Uses of Rantac Tablet

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease

Side effects of Rantac Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rantac

Headache
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Rantac Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rantac 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rantac Tablet works

Rantac 150 Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid made in the stomach. It relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

All substitutes for Rantac 150 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Rantac 150 Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Rantac 150 Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rantac 150 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rantac 150 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rantac 150 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Rantac 150 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Rantac 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rantac 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Rantac 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rantac 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rantac 150 Tablet safe for long-term use?

There is limited data available on whether Rantac 150 Tablet can be used for the long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Rantac 150 Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Can I take Rantac 150 Tablet empty stomach?

Rantac 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.

Is Rantac 150 Tablet effective?

Rantac 150 Tablet would be effective only if used for the right indication in the dose and the duration as advised by the doctor. In case you do not find any change in your condition while taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

What are the dos and don’ts while taking Rantac 150 Tablet?

Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.

Can I take alcohol with Rantac 150 Tablet?

Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rantac 150 Tablet. But, you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.

How long does it take for Rantac 150 Tablet to start working?

Rantac 150 Tablet starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.

What is the difference between Rantac 150 Tablet and omeprazole?

Rantac 150 Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Rantac 150 Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. These medicines (Rantac 150 Tablet and Omeprazole) work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing to take place.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aralkylamines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)

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User feedback

Patients taking Rantac 150 Tablet

Twice A Day

63%

Once A Day

35%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Rantac Tablet for?

Acidity

62%

Others

15%

Heartburn

12%

Stomach ulcers

10%

Intestinal ulcers

How much was the improvement?

Average

38%

Poor

33%

Excellent

29%

What were the side-effects while using Rantac 150 Tablet?

No Side Effect

27%

Fatigue

22%

Headache

18%

Nausea

10%

Dizziness

10%

How do you take Rantac Tablet?

Empty stomach

67%

With or without food

31%

With food

Please rate Rantac 150 Tablet on price

Not Expensive

56%

Average

30%

Expensive

15%

Patient concerns

Having severe acidity in stomach

Dr. Varun Manoj Wadhwani

General Practitioner

Take Tablet Rantac 150 twice a day

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

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Name: J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Cnergy IT Park, 3rd floor Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025

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Country of origin: India
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