Antac 150mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ranitidine (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Angel Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Antac 150mg 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. Antac 150mg 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.
Antac 150mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid made in the stomach. It relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Is Antac 150mg Tablet safe for long-term use?
The safety information on long-term use of Antac 150mg Tablet is limited. However, it is considered a relatively safe medicine when used as prescribed. You should only take it as directed by your doctor and stop taking it after two weeks unless advised otherwise.
Can I take Antac 150mg Tablet empty stomach?
Antac 150mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can consume it once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime as recommended.
Is Antac 150mg Tablet effective?
The effectiveness of Antac 150mg Tablet depends on its use for the correct indication, dosage, and duration. If you don't see improvement in your condition after taking this medicine, consult your doctor. Do not change your dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Antac 150mg Tablet?
Avoid taking aspirin or other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines can irritate the stomach and worsen your condition. Contact your doctor for alternative medicine options. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks as they 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. Also, consider stopping or reducing smoking.
Can I take alcohol with Antac 150mg Tablet?
Alcohol does not interfere with the mechanism of Antac 150mg Tablet but should be avoided as it can further irritate your stomach and delay recovery.
How long does it take for Antac 150mg Tablet to start working?
Antac 150mg Tablet starts working within 15 minutes of administration. Its effects last throughout the day or night.
What is the difference between Antac 150mg Tablet and omeprazole?
Antac 150mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different classes of medications - Antac 150mg Tablet belongs to the histamine H2 antagonist group, while Omeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor group. Both medicines reduce acid production in the stomach, helping alleviate symptoms and promoting healing.
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. Antac 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take other medications to treat acidity 2 hours before or after taking Antac 150mg Tablet
- Avoid taking soft drinks and citrus fruits like orange and lemon
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Antac 150mg Tablet for 2 weeks
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor
- Headache
- Constipation
- Feeling drowsy or tired
- Diarrhea
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antac 150mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Antac 150mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Antac 150mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
