Fasten 150mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ranitidine (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Medihands Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Fasten 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. Fasten 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.
Fasten 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 Fasten 150mg Tablet safe for long-term use? What are the recommended usage duration?
Limited data exists on whether Fasten 150mg Tablet can be used for prolonged periods. However, it is generally considered a safe medication. You should adhere to the prescribed duration by your physician as determined during diagnosis and treatment plan.
Can I take Fasten 150mg Tablet empty stomach? What are appropriate usage recommendations?
Fasten 150mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime, or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime as prescribed by your doctor.
Is Fasten 150mg Tablet effective? What factors influence its efficacy?
Fasten 150mg Tablet is likely to be effective if used for the intended condition, in the recommended dosage and duration as prescribed by your doctor. If there's no improvement in your condition after consistent usage, consult your healthcare professional for further evaluation.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Fasten 150mg Tablet? What should I avoid?
While taking Fasten 150mg Tablet, avoid: - Consuming aspirin or other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These may irritate the stomach and worsen your condition. - Drinking coffee, tea, cocoa, or cola drinks as they contain ingredients that can irritate the stomach. - Eating in a rushed manner, eating large meals at once, or chewing food poorly.
Can I take alcohol with Fasten 150mg Tablet?
Fasten 150mg Tablet doesn't interact with alcohol. However, it is advised to avoid alcohol as it can further damage the stomach and delay recovery.
How long does it take for Fasten 150mg Tablet to start working?
Fasten 150mg Tablet begins working within 15 minutes of administration. Its effects are observed throughout the day or night.
What is the difference between Fasten 150mg Tablet and omeprazole?
Fasten 150mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different medication groups: - Fasten 150mg Tablet is a histamine H2 antagonist. - Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. These medicines work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, which leads to symptom relief and 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. Fasten 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g. antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Fasten 150mg 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 Fasten 150mg 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.
- headache
- constipation
- feeling drowsy or tired
- diarrhea
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fasten 150mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Fasten 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
Fasten 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.
