Camilan Tablets (Ranitidine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As ranitidine, administer 150 mg orally twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime. For gastric and duodenal ulcers, administer 150 mg orally twice a day or 300 mg once a day, at bedtime. For patients with duodenal ulcers, 300 mg can be administered twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime. For recurrent ulcer patients, maintenance therapy is 150 mg.

Child dose

For children aged 8 to 18 years, 150 mg (2 mg per kg of body weight) can be administered once, twice a day at most.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to any components of this medication or have had hypersensitivity reactions. It should not be administered to patients with a history of acute porphyria as it may worsen symptoms. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or specific hereditary metabolic disorders. Patients with reduced kidney function should have dosage reduced or dosing intervals increased as this medication may remain in the body longer. Patients with impaired liver function should also be administered with caution, and careful administration is needed for those with a history of drug allergies and elderly patients. Patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should pay special attention, and those aged middle-aged or older with a history of gastric ulcers or newly developed dyspeptic symptoms should confirm the presence of malignancies before administration. Patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers infected by Helicobacter pylori should undergo bacterial eradication treatment concurrently. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or various side effects such as blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, neurological disorders, and skin rashes, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, administration should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought. During treatment, the patient's condition should be carefully monitored and only the minimum effective dosage should be used; if there is no effect, other treatment methods should be considered. Particularly elderly patients, those with chronic lung diseases, diabetic patients, and immunocompromised patients may be at higher risk of developing pneumonia, so caution is advised. If dizziness or drowsiness occurs after taking this medication, driving or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided. This medication may affect the absorption or excretion of other medications, so dosages may need adjustment or discontinuation of concurrent medications must be discussed with healthcare professionals. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously only when necessary, and nursing women should take it only if necessary as it may be transferred into breast milk. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so caution is advised in its use. Elderly patients should adjust the dosage as this medication may remain in the body longer due to reduced kidney function. This medication may lead to false positive reactions in urine protein tests, so care should be taken regarding the test method. In case of overdose, vomiting or gastric lavage may be needed, and in severe cases, hemodialysis may be used to remove the medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause quality degradation or accident risk. Long-term use may lead to bacterial overgrowth in the stomach due to reduced gastric acid secretion and may bind to ocular melanin, thus ophthalmologic assessments may be necessary.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• bronchospasm
• chest pain
• anaphylactic shock
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• bone marrow suppression
• aplastic anemia
• agranulocytosis

Mild side effects

Rash, fever, hypotension, increased serum creatinine levels, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, feeling of heaviness, insomnia, excitement, anxiety, blurred vision, involuntary movement disorders, gynecomastia, excessive lactation, erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, arthralgia, myalgia, skin rash, mild erythema multiforme, alopecia, stomatitis, itching skin, symptoms recommended for abnormal blood test results

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, in a dry place without moisture. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle