Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Tunic Healthcare
Active Ingredient Dicyclomine (10mg) + Ranitidine (150mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.4
User Reviews389

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Ranic DH Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ranic DH 10mg/150mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet Reviews

Ranic DH 10mg/150mg is a combination medicine used to treat acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves indigestion or heartburn.

Ranic DH 10mg/150mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet Works

Ranic DH 10mg/150mg is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Ranitidine. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

How to Use Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet

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. Ranic DH 10mg/150mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet

  • In Abdominal pain: Ranic DH 10mg/150mg effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet

  • Abdominal pain

Ranic DH 10mg/150mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Ranic DH 10mg/150mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranic DH 10mg/150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ranic DH 10mg/150mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ranic DH 10mg/150mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney  CAUTION
Ranic DH 10mg/150mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranic DH 10mg/150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ranic DH 10mg/150mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ranic DH 10mg/150mg.

Quick Tips

  • Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
  • You will be prescribed Ranic DH 10mg/150mg to get relief from abdominal pain due to acidity.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ranic DH 10mg/150mg.
  • Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.Lose weight if you are obese.If you are a smoker, consider giving up.Don't drink too much alcohol.Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

References

  1. Ranitidine. Columbus: American Health Packaging.
  2. Dicyclomine. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Scandipharm Inc.; 2005.
  3. Dicycloverine hydrochloride. Guildford, Surrey: Zentiva; 2018.
  4. Drugs.com. Dicyclomine.

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