About Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml
Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml belongs to a group of antacids, antiulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas, and stomach ulcers. The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air.
Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml is a combination of three drugs: Magaldrate (antacid), Simethicone (anti-flatulent), and Oxetacaine (local anaesthetic). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing gas bubbles’ surface tension, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
Take Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml with or without food. Prescribed dose/quantity of Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml should be taken by mouth using the pack’s measuring cup; shake the bottle well before each use. You are advised to take Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, and intestinal pain in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml. Aluminium containing antacids and Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Do not take Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml should not be given to children as the safety have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml as it could lead to increased acidity.
Uses of Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml
Acidity, heartburn, gas, stomach ulcers
Medicinal Benefits
Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml belongs to a group of antacids, antiulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas, and stomach ulcers. Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml is a combination of three drugs: Magaldrate (antacid), Simethicone (anti-flatulent), and Oxetacaine (Local anaesthetic). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone is a mixture of silica gel and dimethicone. It is also known as activated dimethicone. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
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Side Effects of Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml
Like all medicines, Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Constipation, diarrhoea, and intestinal pain are the common side-effects of Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml if you have a history of appendicitis, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding, kidney problems; if you are on a low-magnesium diet, or if you have undergone recent bowel surgery. Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml. Aluminium containing antacids along with Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Do not take Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml should not be given to children as the safety have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Rantac MPS LA Suspension 170 ml as it could lead to increased acidity.