Normacid 75 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 45.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ranitidine hydrochloride |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Ranitidine Tablet
- Gastric Medication
- Acid Reducer
- H2-receptor Antagonist
- Ulcer Treatment
- Reflux Disease Medication
Dimensions
Various tablet sizes available
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- Treats active duodenal ulcer
- Treats benign gastric ulcer
- Prevents ulcer associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent
- Treats Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Treats Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Materials
- Active ingredient: Ranitidine
- Tablet & syrup formulation
Technical Specifications
- Dosage: 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily
- Dosage for Zollinger Ellison syndrome: 150 mg 3 times daily
- Dosage for episodic dyspepsia: 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg at bedtime
- Dosage for maintenance: 150 mg at night
- Dosage for children with peptic ulcer: 2-4 mg/kg twice daily
Design Elements
Tablet shape and imprint may vary
Usability Features
- Can be taken with or without food
- Different dosage forms - tablet, syrup, injection, and infusion
Pharmacology
- Competitively blocks histamine at H2-receptors
- Inhibits gastric acid secretion
- Does not affect pepsin secretion or serum gastrin
Interaction
- May delay absorption and increase peak serum concentration with propantheline bromide
- Minimally inhibits hepatic metabolism of certain drugs
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Ranitidine
Side Effects
- Altered bowel habit
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Tiredness
- Reversible confusional states
- Headache
- Decreased blood counts
- Muscle or joint pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses the placenta
- Excreted in human breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
Should be given in reduced dosage to patients with impaired renal and hepatic function
Use in Special Populations
Ulcer healing rates similar in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
No particular problems expected, symptomatic and supportive therapy required if needed
Therapeutic Class
H2 receptor antagonist
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting for IV injection and IV infusion
- Different concentrations for different conditions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light