Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml
Manufacturer
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Selected Pack Size: 100
- 30 ml
- 100 ml
Composition
RANITIDINE-75MG/5ML
Consume Type
ORAL
In Stock
Prescription RequiredAbout Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml
Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is a gastrointestinal medicine, reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is used to treat for indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is also used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)-this is when you keep on getting acid reflux. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Often Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is taken for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or intestine called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
GERD is a condition in which the valve (sphincter) located at the uppermost part of the stomach gets irritated and damaged due to excessive stomach acid production. As a result, stomach acid into the food pipe, leading to stomach upset and heartburn. Heartburn is the post effect of acid reflux with a burning-like feeling that rises from the stomach towards the neck.
Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml is Histamine-2 (H2) receptor blocker that helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of the H2 receptor. The H2 receptor lies in the parietal cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion – extra gastric acid secretion damage the tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum.
It is better to take Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml an hour before a meal or without a meal for its best results. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It would help if you kept taking medicine for long as your doctor recommends. If you stop early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, constipation, shortness of breath. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (tea, coffee), spicy/deep fried/processed food, carbonated drinks, acidic food like citrus fruits. Tell your doctor if you have allergic to Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml, stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, or will have an endoscopy in the future.
Uses of Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acid reflux, Heartburn, Peptic Ulcer
Medicinal Benefits
Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml helps in reducing the excess amount of stomach acid. In turn, it prevents the formation of an ulcer in the stomach (peptic ulcer), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with or without ulcer, and Zollinger Ellison Syndrome in which the stomach makes an exceptionally high amount of acid.
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Side Effects of Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml
Like all medicines, Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml also has some common side effects. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml might have some common side effects like headache, constipation, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time. However, if side effects persists contact the doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml if you are allergic to Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml or H2 receptor blockers, have gastric cancer, liver disease, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers. Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug( atazanavir). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Intake of Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml may mask the symptom of gastric cancer, so if you have any severe stomach pain or gastric bleeding (blood in stool and mucous) immediately consult the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction:Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml interacts with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir) antacid (aluminium hydroxide). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing its efficacy.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml should be not given in patients with gastric bleeding, liver/ kidney disease, low vitamin B12 (anaemia).
Safety Advice
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Alcohol
Drinking alcohol with Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing its efficacy. So try to avoid consuming alcohol.
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Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor for advice before using Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml.
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Breast Feeding
Please consult your doctor before intake of Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
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Driving
In some cases, Rantac Mint Syrup 100 ml may cause dizziness, sleepy. If you observe these symptoms do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
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Liver
If you have or had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
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Kidney
If you have or had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like onions, peppermint, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes and high-fat and spicy foods.
- Before going to sleep, try to raise your bedhead so that your head and chest are higher than your feet. Do not use piles of pillows; instead, one raised block is fine. This will not allow the stomach acid to backflow through your food pipe.
- Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarette. Alcohol can raise the level of production of stomach acid leading to heartburn and acid reflux. On the other hand, nicotine smoking damages the valve (sphincter), which prevents backflow of the stomach acid back into the food pipe.
- Include high fibre containing foods, berries, cherries, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach) and black peppers in your meal. These foods are full of antioxidant, calcium and vitamin B 12 that can help cope with the long term effects of the medicine. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess stomach acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial in the peptic ulcer and H Pyroli infection.
- Avoid regular sitting continuously, as it can increase stomach acid production. Try to take a break of 5 minutes in 1 hour by brisk walking or stretching
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Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Usually, a thick layer of mucus protects the stomach against its own acid secretion. But, in the long run, it gets eroded by excessive stomach acid production leading to complications like GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. GERD is a gastrointestinal problem that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus( food pipe). This acid reflux (backflow) irritates the food pipe that causes heartburn. On the other hand, a peptic ulcer is a painful condition followed by the development of sores or ulcers in the stomach lining or duodenum (starting part of the small intestine). Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastric secreting tumor of the pancreas causes excessive acid production of peptic ulcers.