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Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of acidity. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as stomach pain, heartburn, indigestion and irritation by neutralizing excess acid in the stomach.

Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet is taken with 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, and chalky taste. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. 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, severe stomach or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.


Uses of Megatin Tablet


Side effects of Megatin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Megatin

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Chalky taste

How to use Megatin 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. Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Megatin Tablet works

Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralizes excess acid in the stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Megatin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet to give relief from stomach pain, heartburn and indigestion due to acidity.
  • Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
  • Do not take any other indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet.
  • 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.
  • Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
    1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
    2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
    3. Lose weight if you are obese.
    4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
    5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
    6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
  • You have been prescribed Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet to give relief from stomach pain, heartburn and indigestion due to acidity.
  • Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
  • Do not take any other indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Megatin 150mg/200mg Tablet.
  • 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.
  • Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
    1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
    2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
    3. Lose weight if you are obese.
    4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
    5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
    6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

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References

  1. MedIndia. Ranitidine. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Ranitidine. Columbus, Ohio: American Health Packaging. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Magaldrate. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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