Histac 150mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ranitidine (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
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Histac 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. Histac 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.
Histac 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 Histac 150mg Tablet safe for long-term use?
While there is limited data regarding the long-term safety of Histac 150mg Tablet, it has generally been considered a relatively safe medication. It's crucial to follow your doctor's guidance for duration of treatment and consult them if you have any concerns or experiences that warrant further evaluation.
Can I take Histac 150mg Tablet empty stomach?
Histac 150mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It is recommended to consume it once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as per your doctor's advice.
Is Histac 150mg Tablet effective?
Histac 150mg Tablet may be effective only if used for the right indication at the prescribed dose and duration, as advised by your doctor. If you experience no improvement in your condition after taking this medication, please speak to your doctor to ensure you are receiving appropriate care. Avoid self-adjusting dosages or discontinuing treatment without consulting your healthcare professional.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Histac 150mg Tablet?
Avoid taking aspirin or other painkillers, such as those used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headaches. These medications may irritate the stomach and worsen your condition. Consult your doctor for alternative treatment options if necessary. Avoid consuming coffee, tea, cocoa, or cola drinks, as they contain ingredients that can be irritating to the stomach. To improve digestion, consume smaller portions more frequently. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Don't rush while eating. If you are a smoker, it is advisable to quit smoking.
Can I take alcohol with Histac 150mg Tablet?
Alcohol does not directly interfere with the effects of Histac 150mg Tablet. However, consuming alcohol may further irritate your stomach and delay recovery. It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
How long does it take for Histac 150mg Tablet to start working?
Histac 150mg Tablet starts working as quickly as 15 minutes after administration. Its effects are expected to be sustained throughout the day or night.
What is the difference between Histac 150mg Tablet and omeprazole?
Histac 150mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different classes of medications. While Histac 150mg Tablet falls under the histamine H2 antagonist group, Omeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor group. These medicines both aim to reduce stomach acid levels but work through different mechanisms.
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. Histac 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 Histac 150mg Tablet.
- Avoid taking soft drinks and 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 Histac 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 Histac 150mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Histac 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
Histac 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.
