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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
RANITIDINE 150 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS RANITIDINE 300 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS
(Ranitidine hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you
start taking this medicine because it
contains important information for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Ranitidine Tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Ranitidine Tablets
3. How to take Ranitidine Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ranitidine Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT RANITIDINE TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Ranitidine belongs to a group of medicines called H2 receptor antagonists. These drugs reduce the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
For adults (including the elderly) Ranitidine Tablets are used to
• heal and stop ulcers in the stomach, or the part of the gut it empties into (the duodenum) including the ulcers caused by the drugs used in the treatment of arthritis (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs).
• reduce infections in your stomach, when taken with antibiotics.
• stop stomach ulcers when they are a side effect of some medicines.
• stop ulcers from bleeding.
• heal and stop problems caused by acid in the food pipe (oesophagus) or too much acid in the stomach. Both of these can cause pain or discomfort sometimes known as “indigestion”, “dyspepsia” or “heartburn”.
• treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (a disease of the pancreas which causes excess acid production in the stomach and can cause ulceration of the stomach, duodenum, gut and gullet).
• stop acid coming up from the stomach while under anaesthetic during an operation and in women during labour.
For children (3 to 18 years) Ranitidine Tablets are used to:
• heal ulcers in the stomach, of the part of the gut it empties into (the duodenum)
• heal and stop problems caused by acid in the food pipe (oesophagus) or too much acid in the stomach. Both of these can cause pain or discomfort sometimes known as “indigestion”,“dyspepsia” or “heartburn”.
If you are not sure why you are taking these tablets, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE RANITIDINE TABLETS
Do not take Ranitidine Tablets if:
• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ranitidine or any of the other ingredients of the Ranitidine tablets ( listed in section 6 ).
If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ranitidine tablets.
Warnings and precautions
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the below mention warnings apply to you, or have ever applied to you in the past.
• If you have stomach cancer.
• If you have kidney problems. Your doctor may reduce your dose if your kidneys do not work properly.
• If you have stomach ulcers before and you are taking Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicines (such as ibuprofen, naproxen).
• If you have a rare condition called acute porphyria.
• If you are over 65 years old.
• If you have lung disease.
• If you are diabetic.
• If you have any problems with your immune system.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Ranitidine Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work and also some other medicines can affect the way Ranitidine Tablets work.
In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are taking any of the following medicines:
• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) medicines (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) for pain and inflammation.
• lidocaine, a local anaesthetic.
• propranolol, procainamide or n-acetylprocainamide for heart problems.
• diazepam, for worry or anxiety problems.
• phenytoin for epilepsy.
• theophylline for breathing problems (asthma).
• warfarin for thinning your blood.
• glipizide for lowering blood glucose.
• atazanavir or delaviridine for treating HIV infection.
• triazolam for insomnia.
• gefitnib for lung cancer.
• ketoconazole, itraconazole - anti-fungal medicines, sometimes used for treating thrush.
• sucralfate for active duodenal ulcers.
Midazolam is a medicine that may be given to you just before you have an operation. Tell the doctor you are taking Ranitidine Tablets before your operation in case he or she wants to give you midazolam.
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ranitidine Tablets.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or are breast-feeding, you should not take this medicine unless your doctor advises it is essential.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
Ranitidine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Ranitidine contains castor oil
May cause stomach upset and diarrhoea
3. HOW TO TAKE RANITIDINE TABLETS
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine:
• To be taken orally.
• Swallow each tablet whole with a glass of water.
The usual dosage(s) are described below:
Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents (12 years and over):
• 150 mg in the morning and 150 mg in the evening, or
• 300 mg at bedtime.
Your exact dose will depend on your particular stomach condition, your doctor will tell you the dose you should take.
Children 12 years and over
Your doctor will work out the right dose for you based on the adult dosage given.
Children (from 3 to 11 years and over 30 kg weight):
Your doctor will work out the right dose for you based on your child's weight.
Treatment for stomach or duodenal (small intestine) ulcers:
The usual dose is 2 mg for each kg of body weight, twice a day for four weeks. This dose may be increased to 4 mg for each kg of body weight, twice a day. Take each dose about 12 hours apart. The duration of treatment may be increased to 8 weeks.
Treatment for oesophageal reflux (heart burn due to too much acid):
The usual dose is 2.5 mg for each kg of body weight, twice a day for two weeks. This dose may be increased to 5 mg for each kg of body weight, twice a day. Take each dose about 12 hours apart.
If you take more Ranitidine tablets than you should
If you or anyone else takes more than your prescribed dose, contact your nearest hospital casualty department, or tell your doctor, immediately. Take any remaining tablets and the container with you to give to the doctor.
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If you forget to take Ranitidine tablets
If you have missed a dose, take this dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and carry on with your normal dosage schedule. Do not take double doses. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
If you stop taking Ranitidine Tablets
Please consult your doctor before you stop taking the tablets. If you suddenly stop using this medicine, the symptoms that existed before your treatment may return.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may happen with this medicine.
Stop taking Ranitidine Tablets and see a doctor straight away, if you notice any of the following serious side effects, you may need urgent medical treatment:
• allergic reactions, the signs may include:
- rash, itching or hives on the skin.
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body.
- chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing or having trouble breathing.
- unexplained fever and feeling faint, especially when standing up.
• kidney problems that may cause changes in the amount and colour of water you pass which can lead to back pain, fever, pain when passing urine, blood in the urine and changes in blood tests.
• severe stomach pain, this may be a sign of something called 'pancreatitis'.
• a slow or irregular heartbeat.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Ranitidine tablet contains
• The active substance is Ranitidine hydrochloride.
• The other ingredients are Croscarmellose sodium, Magnesium stearate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Microcrystalline cellulose 112 (Flocel 112), Purified talc, Titanium dioxide (E171), Hypromellose E15, Castor oil and Ferric Oxide Yellow.
What Ranitidine tablets looks like and contents of the pack
Ranitidine 150mg Tablets are creamish yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, with inscription “IL” on one side and plain on other side.
Ranitidine 300mg Tablets are creamish yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, with inscription “II” on one side and plain on other side.
Ranitidine Tablets are available in blister packs of 28, 30, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 112, 120, 168 and 180 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Limited,
Sage House, 319 Pinner Road,
North Harrow, Middlesex,
HA1 4HF, United Kingdom
This leaflet was last revised in 08/2014.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
• stomach pain
• constipation
• feeling sick (nausea)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
• skin rash
Rare side effects that may show up in blood tests:
• increase of serum creatinine in the blood (kidney function test).
• changes to liver function.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
• there can be changes in the level of certain substances in your blood. This can lead to you feeling unusually tired or short of breath and being more likely to bruise or get an infection.
• feeling depressed, confused, seeing or hearing unexplained things (hallucinations).
• headache (sometimes severe)
• diarrhoea
• feeling dizzy or having blurred vision
• your joints or muscles are painful or swollen or you cannot control their movement.
• Heart problems (slow or irregular heart rhythm)
• your small blood vessels can become swollen (known as 'vasculitis'). Signs of this can include: a rash, swollen joints or kidney problems.
• your liver can become swollen. This can lead to: nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick), loss of appetite or generally feeling unwell, itching, fever, yellowing of the skin and eyes or dark coloured urine.
• flushing or marks on your skin that look like targets.
• unexplained hair loss.
• impotence.
• breast tenderness and/or breast enlargement.
• breast discharge.
• inflammation of the pancreas(which may cause severe stomach pain)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE RANITIDINE TABLETS
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.