Ranitidine 150mg
Ranitidine 150mg
Ranitidine is Antihistaminic and used as Antacid but not an Antacid.
Composition - Tab - 150mg
Syrup - 15mg/ml
Class - Antihistaminic
Brand- Rantac
Mechanism Of Action
Ranitidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors. The reversible inhibition of H2-receptors in gastric parietal cells results in a reduction in both gastric acid volume and concentration.
Dosage
In duodenal and gastric Ulcer
4 - 8 mg/kg/day BD & Max 300mg/day
Maintenance Dose - 2 - 4 mg/kg/day OD
Max - 150mg /day
Adult Dose - 150mg BD Or OD As Advised
Used As - Used as Antacid in lowering level of gastric Acid
Contraindicated - May be not safe in Pregnancy

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