Rancent OD Tablet
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Product introduction
Rancent OD Tablet is used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer disease, GERD, and acidity, including conditions caused by excessive gastric acid secretion such as hypersecretory states, NSAID-related gastric injury, stress-related mucosal damage, and prevention of acid aspiration in high-risk patients.
Rancent OD Tablet helps promote the healing of stomach and intestinal ulcers and prevents them from recurring. It is also commonly prescribed to prevent heartburn and ulcers caused by the use of painkillers. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration depend on your condition and response to treatment, so follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
This medicine usually provides relief from indigestion and heartburn within a few hours, and it may only be needed for short-term use when symptoms occur. However, if you are taking it to prevent ulcers or manage ongoing acid-related conditions, your doctor may advise longer use. Taking it regularly can help prevent symptoms from returning. You can also support your treatment by eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.
Most people do not experience side effects while taking this medicine. However, common ones may include headache, constipation, diarrhea, or mild drowsiness. These effects are usually temporary and improve as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or cause discomfort.
Before starting Rancent OD Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as your dose may need adjustment. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, since some may interact with this one. Rancent OD Tablet is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol, as it can increase stomach acid and worsen your symptoms.
Uses of Rancent Tablet CR
- Management of Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Control Acidity
Benefits of Rancent Tablet CR
In Management of Peptic ulcer disease
Rancent OD Tablet helps treat and prevent peptic ulcers, including duodenal ulcers, benign gastric ulcers, and post-operative ulcers, and is used for maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence. It is also used to prevent re-bleeding in patients with a history of bleeding peptic ulcers. It lowers stomach acid levels and allows ulcerated tissue in the stomach or intestine to heal effectively, reducing irritation and pain. This supports recovery and helps prevent ulcer recurrence when taken as directed by your doctor.
In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Rancent OD Tablet is used in the treatment and long-term management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including cases with reflux esophagitis, to relieve symptoms and promote healing of the esophageal lining. It reduces excess acid production in the stomach, which helps prevent acid from flowing back into the food pipe. This eases heartburn, acidity, and discomfort after meals and improves overall comfort when used regularly as prescribed.
In Control Acidity
Rancent OD Tablet helps control conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production, including acid hypersecretory states such as Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal injury, and stress-related mucosal damage in seriously ill patients. It is also used in high-risk situations to reduce gastric acidity for the prevention of acid aspiration during anesthesia. It works by reducing acid levels and protecting the stomach lining, reducing irritation and helping prevent acid-related complications.
Side effects of Rancent Tablet CR
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 Rancent
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Diarrhea
How to use Rancent Tablet CR
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. Rancent OD Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Rancent Tablet CR works
Rancent OD Tablet works by blocking histamine H2 receptors on the acid-producing cells of the stomach. This reduces both basal and stimulated secretion of gastric acid, lowering the volume and acidity of stomach contents. By decreasing acid production, ranitidine helps relieve acid-related symptoms and allows irritated or ulcerated areas of the stomach and esophagus to heal.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rancent OD Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Rancent OD Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rancent OD Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rancent OD Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rancent OD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Rancent OD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Rancent Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Rancent OD 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.
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Quick tips
- If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Rancent OD Tablet.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Rancent OD Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease, as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Heterocyclic amines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rancent with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib.
Avoid concomitant use. Please consult with your doctor for safer alternative of Ra
Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib.
Do not consume Dasatinib with Ranitidine.
To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Ranitidine. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Although the likelihood is low, concurrent use may cause a slow heart rate.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may potentially alter the blood levels of both medications.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Rancent OD Tablet effective?
Rancent OD Tablet would be effective only if used for the right indication in the dose and the duration as advised by the doctor. In case you do not find any change in your condition while taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
What are the dos and don’ts while taking Rancent OD Tablet?
Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.
Can I take alcohol with Rancent OD Tablet?
Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rancent OD Tablet. However, you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.
How long does it take for Rancent OD Tablet to start working?
Rancent OD Tablet starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.
Can I take Rancent OD Tablet empty stomach?
Rancent OD Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.
What are the serious side effects of Rancent OD Tablet?
Rancent OD Tablet may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These side effects may include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.
Is Rancent OD Tablet safe for long-term use?
There is limited data available on whether Rancent OD Tablet can be used for the long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Rancent OD Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
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Country of origin: India
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