R-Loc D Tablet

Composition of R-Loc D Tablet

R-Loc D Tablet contains Domperidone + Ranitidine. It belongs to the Anti-emetic / prokinetic and Antacid / H2 blocker class of medicines.

Uses of R-Loc D Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of nausea
• vomiting
• bloating
• slow stomach emptying
• acidity
• heartburn
• indigestion and gas and bloating.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of nausea and vomiting
• Helps bloating and early fullness
• Works within minutes
• Useful for occasional heartburn

How R-Loc D Tablet works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Domperidone and Ranitidine. Domperidone settles the stomach and blocks the signals that trigger nausea and vomiting, and helps the stomach empty at a normal rate. Ranitidine neutralises or reduces stomach acid, giving quick relief from burning and indigestion.

How to take R-Loc D Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it 15 to 30 minutes before meals. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause drowsiness, disorientation and abnormal muscle movements. It can cause severe loose motions or constipation and disturb the body's salt balance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of R-Loc D Tablet

Most side effects of R-Loc D are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Loose motions
• Restlessness
• Constipation
• Chalky taste
• Flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for R-Loc D Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use it for the shortest period that works. These medicines are not intended for long-term daily use. Report any unusual muscle stiffness, tremor, restlessness or uncontrolled movements of the face or limbs at once — stop and contact your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem; some of this group affect the heart's electrical timing. Persistent vomiting needs a diagnosis. Do not keep suppressing it without seeing a doctor, especially with abdominal pain, fever or blood. This is for short-term relief. See a doctor if you need it most days for more than a couple of weeks. Seek urgent care for chest pain that spreads to the arm or jaw, comes with sweating or breathlessness — do not assume it is acidity. Antacids interfere with the absorption of many other medicines. Take them at least two hours apart from anything else.

Do not take R-Loc D if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with bleeding, blockage or perforation of the gut, or with certain heart rhythm disorders. Magnesium-containing antacids are avoided in significant kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Antifungals, some antibiotics and heart-rhythm medicines increase the risk of rhythm problems when combined. Adds to the drowsiness of alcohol and sedatives. Reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, iron, and several antibiotics — separate them by at least two hours.

How to store R-Loc D Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for R-Loc D Tablet

Take it shortly before meals for bloating and early fullness. Sip fluids frequently in small amounts, and use oral rehydration salts if you have been vomiting. Take it after meals and at bedtime when symptoms are worst. Avoid late heavy meals, and raise the head of your bed if symptoms wake you at night.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-emetic and Antacid

Drug class:

Anti-emetic / prokinetic and Antacid / H2 blocker