Rancafe 150mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ranitidine (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Rancafe 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. Rancafe 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.
Rancafe 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.
What is the recommended duration for taking Rancafe 150mg Tablet?
Rancafe 150mg Tablet should be taken for the duration advised by your doctor. It is generally safe, but do not take it over-the-counter for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
Can I take Rancafe 150mg Tablet with or without food?
Rancafe 150mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It is recommended to take it once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as directed by your doctor.
Is Rancafe 150mg Tablet effective?
Rancafe 150mg Tablet can be effective only if used for the right indication, dose, and duration as advised by your doctor. If you do not see any improvement in your condition while taking this medicine, please consult with your doctor.
What are some precautions I should take while taking Rancafe 150mg Tablet?
Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. Also, limit or avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks, as they may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals, and try not to rush while having meals.
Can I take alcohol with Rancafe 150mg Tablet?
Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rancafe 150mg Tablet, but it is recommended to avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage your stomach and delay recovery.
How quickly does Rancafe 150mg Tablet start working?
Rancafe 150mg Tablet starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given, with effects lasting throughout the day or night.
What are the differences between Rancafe 150mg Tablet and omeprazole?
Rancafe 150mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, while omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both medicines work by reducing stomach acid to provide relief of symptoms and allow 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. Rancafe 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 Rancafe 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 Rancafe 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.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rancafe 150mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Rancafe 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
Rancafe 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.
