Rantac OD 300

Composition of Rantac OD 300

Rantac OD 300 contains Ranitidine (300mg). It belongs to the Antacid / H2 blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Rantac OD 300

Rantac 300 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.

Key benefits

• Works within minutes
• Useful for occasional heartburn

How Rantac OD 300 works

Rantac 300 mg Tablet is a H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

How to take Rantac OD 300

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. Rantac 300 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Rantac OD 300

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

• Sleepiness Headache Tiredness Constipation Diarrhea

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 Rantac OD 300

Warnings and precautions

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 Rantac OD 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

Reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, iron, and several antibiotics — separate them by at least two hours.

How to store Rantac OD 300

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

Expert advice for Rantac OD 300

<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>Rantac 300 Tablet is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.</li> <li>Take Rantac 300 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 Rantac 300 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 Rantac 300 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:

JB CHEMICALS

Therapeutic class:

respiratory

Drug class:

Antacid / H2 blocker