Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Drotaverine (40mg) + Ranitidine (150mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 317 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Ranispas DV Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ranispas DV 40mg/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.
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet Reviews
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg is used in the treatment of acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves indigestion or heartburn.
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg is taken 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 diarrhea, constipation, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, fatigue, and headache. 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 dizziness, 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 dizziness.
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.
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg is taken 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 diarrhea, constipation, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, fatigue, and headache. 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 dizziness, 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 dizziness.
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 Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet Works
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg is a combination of two medicines: drotaverine and ranitidine which relieves abdominal pain. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It relieves spasms associated with smooth muscles. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (type of antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
How to Use Ranispas DV 40mg/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. Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet
- In Abdominal pain: Ranispas DV 40mg/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 Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet
- Abdominal pain
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg may cause vertigo.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg.
Liver
CAUTION
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- 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.
- You will be prescribed Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg to get relief from abdominal pain due to acidity.
- 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.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ranispas DV 40mg/150mg.