Ucidin 300mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ranitidine (300mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Terrace Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Ucidin 300mg 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. Ucidin 300mg 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.
Ucidin 300mg 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 Ucidin 300mg Tablet safe for long-term use?
While there is limited data available on the long-term use of Ucidin 300mg Tablet, it is generally considered a relatively safe medicine. However, it is essential to follow the dosage and duration recommended by your doctor. Do not take Ucidin 300mg Tablet for longer than 2 weeks without consulting your doctor, even if you are taking it over-the-counter.
Can I take Ucidin 300mg Tablet empty stomach?
Ucidin 300mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as advised by your doctor.
Is Ucidin 300mg Tablet effective?
Ucidin 300mg Tablet is likely to be effective only when used for the right indication, in the recommended dose, and for the advised duration. If you do not notice any improvement in your condition while taking this medicine, consult your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Ucidin 300mg Tablet?
To minimize potential side effects and ensure the best results, avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate your stomach and worsen your condition. Additionally, avoid consuming coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks, as they may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals, and try to eat slowly and chew your food carefully. It is also recommended to stop or reduce smoking.
Can I take alcohol with Ucidin 300mg Tablet?
While alcohol does not directly interact with Ucidin 300mg Tablet, it is still recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine. This is because alcohol may further damage your stomach, potentially delaying your recovery.
How long does it take for Ucidin 300mg Tablet to start working?
Ucidin 300mg Tablet typically starts working within 15 minutes of administration. Its effects can last throughout the day or night.
What is the difference between Ucidin 300mg Tablet and omeprazole?
Ucidin 300mg Tablet and omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. Ucidin 300mg Tablet is a histamine H2 antagonist, while omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Both medicines work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach, providing relief from symptoms and allowing for healing to occur.
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. Ucidin 300mg 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 Ucidin 300mg 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 Ucidin 300mg 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 Ucidin 300mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Ucidin 300mg 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
Ucidin 300mg 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.
