Raniscot 150 Tablet

Composition of Raniscot 150 Tablet

Raniscot 150 Tablet contains Ranitidine (150mg). It belongs to the H2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker) class of medicines.

Uses of Raniscot 150 Tablet

• Treatment of acidity
• heartburn and acid reflux (GERD)
• gastric and duodenal ulcers
• gastritis; prevention of stress ulcers and acid aspiration where prescribed

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acidity
• Reduces gastric acid secretion
• Helps heal stomach/duodenal ulcers
• Improves symptoms of GERD/reflux oesophagitis
• Prevents recurrence of acid-related symptoms when used as advised

How Raniscot 150 Tablet works

Ranitidine is an H2-receptor blocker that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting histamine action on gastric parietal cells. This helps relieve acidity symptoms and allows ulcers/erosions to heal.

How to take Raniscot 150 Tablet

Tablet; take exactly as prescribed. Commonly taken once or twice daily, with or without food; often taken at bedtime for night-time symptoms. Swallow whole with water; do not stop early without medical advice.

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 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 Raniscot 150 Tablet

Most side effects of Raniscot are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• fatigue

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 Raniscot 150 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Schedule H: use on prescription only. Ranitidine products have been subject to regulatory actions/recalls in many countries due to potential NDMA impurity risk—use only if prescribed and from a compliant source. Use with caution in kidney or liver disease; dose adjustment may be required. Seek medical help for alarm symptoms (vomiting blood, black stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting) or if symptoms persist. May rarely cause confusion (elderly), severe allergic reactions, or blood count changes.

Do not take Raniscot if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Magnesium-containing antacids are avoided in significant kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin (may alter INR),ketoconazole/itraconazole (reduced absorption),atazanavir (reduced levels),midazolam/triazolam (increased effect),glipizide (rare hypoglycaemia),procainamide (increased levels),antacids/sucralfate (may reduce ranitidine absorption if taken together)

How to store Raniscot 150 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Raniscot 150 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Raniscot 150 Tablet is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.</li> <li>Take Raniscot 150 Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day as it is very effective in controlling stomach acid released in the midnight.</li> <li>If you are also taking an antacid, take it two hours before or after taking Raniscot 150 Tablet .</li> <li>Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Raniscot 150 Tablet for two weeks or 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problems.</li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inform your doctor </span>if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver disease. Dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer/Antacid (Acid suppressing agent)

Drug class:

H2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker)