Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Nu-Ranit Tab 150mg
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
NU-RANIT, also known as ranitidine hydrochloride is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers and prevent their return. It can relieve discomfort from ulcer pain and the heartburn associated with acid reflux.
What it does:
NU-RANIT belongs to a group of medicines called H2-receptor site antagonists. It acts by blocking histamine receptors that are present on the cells in the stomach lining thereby reducing the amount of acid produced by these cells.
When it should not be used:
Do not take NU-RANIT if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the medicine or any of the non-medicinal ingredients of the product.
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
What the important non-medicinal ingredients are:
Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polydextrose, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, vanillin and carnauba wax.
What dosage forms it comes in:
Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Before you use NU-RANIT talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- you have severe decreased renal function
you have lung disease, diabetes or a compromised immune
system.
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
you are older than 65 years of age, for your doctor to rule
out the possibility of stomach cancer. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
occurrence of a gastric ulcer is suspected . NU-RANIT can
mask the symptoms of stomach cancer and therefore delay the diagnosis of this condition.
This medicine should not be used if you have acute porphyria (a rare blood disorder).
Experience with NU-RANIT in children below 8 years of age is limited.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
Drugs that may interact with this medicine:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Ketoconazole
- Hypoglycemic drugs
- Theophylline
- Sucralfate
If you have any concerns regarding drug interactions please consult your pharmacist or physician.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual Dose: Duodenal and benign gastric ulcer: 300 mg once daily at bedtime or 150 mg twice daily. In duodenal ulcers, when more rapid healing is desired: 300mg twice daily for 4 weeks.
Maintenance treatment: Duodenal and benign gastric ulcer: 150 mg once daily at bedtime. Duodenal ulcer (smoker): 300 mg nightly. Reflux esophagitis: 300 mg once daily at bedtime or 150 mg twice daily for up to 8 weeks. In patients with moderate to severe esophagitis, may increase to 150 mg four times daily.
Post-operative peptic ulcer: 150 mg twice daily.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initially 150 mg three times daily. Some patients may require more frequent dosing.
NSAID-induced lesions (both ulcers and erosions) and their gastrointestinal symptoms and prevention of their recurrence: 150 mg twice daily while continuing NSAID therapy.
Prophylaxis of Acid Aspiration Syndrome: 150 mg the evening prior to anesthesia or 2 hours prior to anesthesia.
Prophylaxis of hemorrhage from stress ulceration or prophylaxis of recurrent hemorrhage from bleeding peptic ulcers: 150mg twice daily for patients on oral feeding.
Elderly patients should start at the lowest recommended dose and be adjusted as necessary.
Overdose:
If you take more than the prescribed dose please consult your physician or Emergency room as soon as possible. SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Like other medications, NU-RANIT can cause some side effects.
Page 25 of 25 These side effects are most likely to be minor and temporary.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. If any of these side effects are experienced, do not hesitate to report them to your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking NU-RANIT, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF). Protect from light.
REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS
To monitor drug safety, Health Canada collects information on serious and unexpected effects of drugs. If you suspect you have had a serious or unexpected reaction to this drug you may notify Health Canada by:
toll-free telephone: 866-234-2345
toll-free fax 866-678-6789
By email: cadrmp@hc-sc.gc.ca
By regular mail:
Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program (CADRMP)
Health Canada
Address Locator: 0201C2
Ottawa, ON K1A 1B9
NOTE: Before contacting Health Canada, you should contact your physician or pharmacist.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact your pharmacist, doctor or other healthcare professional or the Dispedia Drug Information Department at: 1-800-667-4708 or visit our website at www.dispedia.com
Date of Revision: January 27, 2009
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Dizziness Sleepiness or lack of sleep Vertigo Blurred vision Changes to heart rate (increase & decrease) and rhythm Constipation Abdominal discomfort/pain Pain in the muscles and joints Tenderness/ soreness of the breasts in males Skin rash, redness of the skin or hair loss Allergic reactions (including chest pain, coughing, fever, rash, swelling, hives, and low blood pressure) | √ √ √ √ √ | √ √ √ √ √ √ | √ | |||