Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ranitidine
Chemical Class
Furanyl Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A02BA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Octina?
ulcers
prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines
How It Works
Chemical Class
Furanyl Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Histamine (H-2) Antagonists pharmacological group
Ranitidine Hydrochloride are the derivatives of Ranitidine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Furanyl Amine. It belongs to H2-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Histamine (H-2) Antagonists pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ranitidine is 350.90. Its pKa is 2.3, 8.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO,IV,IM
150 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take ranitidine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a
3
Child · Intramuscular
0.5 to 1 mg/kg — 6 hourly
4
Child · Intravenous
0.5 to 1 mg/kg — 6 hourly
Safety Alerts
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack
Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed
Before using any OTC medicine to reduce stomach acid, ask a doctor or pharmacist if the medicine is safe for you if you have other medical conditions or allergies
Ask a doctor before using any OTC stomach acid medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Using ranitidine may increase your risk of developing pneumonia
Symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain, fever, feeling short of breath, and coughing up green or yellow mucus
Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of developing pneumonia
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to ranitidine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or porphyria
Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart attack
Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or a heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a general ill feeling
Ranitidine granules and effervescent tablets must be dissolved in water before you take them
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to ranitidine : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: stomach painloss of appetitedark urinejaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)feverchillscough with mucuschest painfeeling short of breathfast or slow heart rate
Drug Interactions
Many drugs can interact with ranitidine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Caps Store at room temperature, Below 25°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 111.7
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 111.7
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