Racidin Tablet 150mg (Ranitidine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As ranitidine, the dose is 150mg orally twice daily, in the morning and at bedtime. Gastric and duodenal ulcers: 150mg orally twice daily or 300mg once daily at bedtime. Patients with duodenal ulcers may take 300mg orally twice daily, in the morning and at bedtime. For recurrent ulcer patients, 150mg is used once daily at bedtime as maintenance therapy. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Child dose

Pediatric patients aged 8-18 years can be administered 150mg (2mg per kg of body weight) once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. Additionally, due to the presence of lactose hydrate, patients with galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. For patients with impaired renal function, the dosage should be adjusted or the dosing interval extended to avoid increased blood concentration. Patients with liver function problems or a history of drug hypersensitivity, as well as elderly patients, should take it with caution. In cases of concurrent use of NSAIDs, elderly patients or those with a history of peptic ulcers should have their condition regularly monitored. Patients with a history of acute porphyria should avoid this medication as it may trigger seizures. This medication may rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock, urticaria, angioedema, rash, fever, bronchospasm, and hypotension; if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediately discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Blood-related adverse reactions can include neutropenia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, so it is important to undergo blood tests if symptoms like fatigue, bleeding, or fever occur. Transient liver dysfunction may occur; discontinue use immediately if symptoms of jaundice or hepatitis appear. Caution is also needed as changes in heart rate or vascular issues have been reported rarely. Gastrointestinal symptoms can include constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, confusion, and hallucinations may occur and require caution, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Endocrine disorders such as gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido have also been reported. Musculoskeletal issues can include arthralgia, myalgia, and rarely rhabdomyolysis; any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare provider immediately. Skin rashes or alopecia may rarely occur. If this medication does not provide therapeutic effects, it is advisable to switch to other treatment methods, and regular monitoring of blood, liver, and kidney function should be conducted. Elderly patients, those with chronic lung diseases, diabetes, and immunocompromised individuals should be cautious as the risk of pneumonia may increase. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially when taking anticoagulants like warfarin, frequent monitoring of blood coagulation status is necessary. When taken with sucralfate, absorption may be reduced, so a spacing of more than 2 hours between doses is recommended. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if its benefits are deemed to outweigh its risks. Nursing women should also use it only when necessary, as this medication may be excreted in breast milk. Safety in pediatric patients has not been fully established, so caution is needed for use. This medication can cause false positives in urine protein tests, so care should be taken with testing methods. In case of overdose, appropriate treatment such as vomiting and gastric lavage should be implemented, and blood dialysis may be considered if necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container for safety. This medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer; therefore, patients over middle age who have recently developed symptoms of gastric ulcer or dyspepsia should verify the presence of malignancy before use. For long-term use, it is advisable to have an eye examination for ocular health.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylactic shock
• urticaria
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• chest pain
• hypotension
• vasculitis
• acute pancreatitis
• jaundice

Mild side effects

Urticaria, rash, angioedema, fever, bronchospasm, hypotension, chest pain, vascular edema, neutropenia, elevation of serum creatinine, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, myelosuppression, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, generalized malaise, weakness, subcutaneous and mucosal bleeding, fever, temporary liver function abnormalities (elevation of AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP), bradycardia, heart block, tachycardia, blood

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle