Read the directions on the product label, patient guide, or
medicine guide provided by the medicine company or your pharmacist before starting to use
Ranitidine Tablet. If you have any questions related to this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medicine as recommended by your doctor.
Ranitidine Tablet is used with or after food. In the case of a stomach
ulcer, it is not necessary to adjust the dose in relation to meals. Ranitidine syrup can also be given to patients in the evening or at bedtime in whom dosing convenience is necessary. Ranitidine Tablet is used usually at bedtime.
Typical Dosage
The typical dose of Ranitidine is 150 mg/10 ml of syrup twice daily and 300 mg/20 ml of syrup once a day in the evening or at bedtime. The usual dose for children is 2-4 mg/kg (0.9-1.81 mg/lb) twice a day up to a maximum dose of 300 mg once a day. The maximum adult dose of
Ranitidine is 300 mg in a day. This medicine is typically used for a period of 4 weeks for stomach
ulcers, 4-8 weeks for stomach ulcers associated with
NSAIDs treatment, 2 weeks for the digestive disorder (gastroesophageal reflux disease,
GERD), and 8-12 weeks for inflammation of food pipe (
oesophagitis). This medicine is not known to be habit-forming.
This medicine should be used on an
as-needed basis. Typically in patients with healed inflammation of food pipe, long-term treatment is given at the dose of 150 mg twice a daily.
If using the effervescent form of this
medicine, dissolve the prescribed number of tablets in water or the solution indicated on the medicine. After the tablets are fully dissolved, drink the solution right away. Do not consume the medicine long after it has been dissolved in water.
Ranitidine injection is intended for use into the veins and deep in the muscles use only. Injection into the veins can be given as a rapid dose (bolus) as well as a continuous infusion. Ranitidine injection premixed in plastic containers is to be taken by slow injection as an infusion into the veins (intravenous) only.
If using the liquid form of this
medicine, measure the dose using the provided measuring cup, spoon, or dropper. Before pouring the medicine into the measuring device, you should check the measurement markings carefully. Then, pour the dose amount into the device. After use, clean and store the measuring device in a safe place for your next use. You should not use a tablespoon or teaspoon as the dose measuring devices since it can result in an incorrect dose. If indicated on the product package, shake the
medicine before use.
Talk to Your Doctor
Talk to your doctor if you develop new symptoms. Tell your doctor if stomach or intestine
ulcer, difficulty to swallow, stomach
pain, weight loss without trying, and rare blood disease (
porphyria). If you have any kidney disease, a dosage of 150 mg/10 ml of syrup is recommended every 24 hours in patients with abnormal functioning of kidneys, it can further be changed depending upon patient's condition. If you have issues with the health of your liver, caution should be observed in patients with liver dysfunction because the breakdown of Ranitidine occurs in the liver.
Your doctor may recommend a lower initial dose of this
medicine to see the impact of this medicine on the body. Please follow your doctor's directions. Older patients may see an increase in the incidence of
side-effects with this medicine. As a result, a lower dose may be recommended for older patients.
Use in Children
If you are giving
Ranitidine Tablet to a child, be sure to use a product that is meant for children. Before giving this medicine to a child, use the child's weight or age to find the right dose from the product package. You can also read the
dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.
Avoid Alcohol
Avoid the consumption of
alcohol with Ranitidine.
Storage
You should store
Ranitidine Tablet 2°C - 30°C (36°F - 86°F), away from moisture, and away from light. Store the
medicine away from the reach of children and
pets.
Medicines may be prescribed for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use
Ranitidine Tablet for conditions for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Ranitidine Tablet to other people who might have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. Self-medication may harm them.