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Kwangdong Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablet 75 mg

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Ingredient · strength
Ranitidine Hydrochloride›84mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
광동제약(주)
Appearance
Pink pentagonal film-coated tablet
Packaging
100 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu X10)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201901580 · Notified 2019.03.15

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.03.15. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of excessive stomach acid and heartburn
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For individuals over 16 years old, take 1 tablet (75 mg) once, up to 2 tablets (150 mg) per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
광동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of excessive stomach acid and heartburn

  • Excessive stomach acid
  • heartburn
  • regurgitation
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This medication is used for symptoms related to the digestive system, such as excessive stomach acid, heartburn, and regurgitation.

How to take

Adult dose

For individuals over 16 years old, take 1 tablet (75 mg) once, up to 2 tablets (150 mg) per day.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have had an allergic reaction to its components. Before taking this medication, consult a physician or pharmacist if you have difficulty swallowing food, pain when swallowing, or if you have blood in your vomit or stool. Consult a specialist if symptoms of heartburn persist for more than 3 months or if you also experience dizziness, cold sweats, or lightheadedness. If you experience pain in your chest or shoulders and shortness of breath, or if you frequently have chest pain, consult a specialist before taking this medication. If you experience unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or other symptoms, notify your physician and seek advice. Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with a history of drug allergies should exercise caution. Patients with kidney or liver function issues, elderly patients, and those with a history of acute porphyria should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a healthcare provider before use, as this medication can cross the placenta. Nursing women should also exercise caution as the drug can be passed through breast milk. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. If symptoms worsen or persist during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist, and do not use for longer than 14 days. Rarely, serious allergic reactions or adverse effects in multiple systems including blood, liver, heart, digestive, nervous system, and skin may occur, warranting immediate consultation with a specialist. This medication can mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used temporarily for symptom relief. When used in conjunction with high doses of other medications, absorption may decrease, so a gap between doses is recommended. Immediate treatment is required in case of overdose. Avoid taking this medication with alcoholic beverages, and consult a healthcare professional if you notice any changes in your condition after administration. In elderly patients or in those with chronic lung disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems, there may be an increased risk of pneumonia, so caution is advised. This medication can cause false positive results in urine protein tests. Store this medication in a tightly sealed container away from light and keep it in a dry place at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C. This storage helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Urticaria
  • angioedema
  • shock (anaphylactic shock)
  • bronchospasm
  • hypotension
  • chest pain
  • granulocytopenia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • myelosuppression
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  • aplastic anemia
  • hypogranulocytosis
  • pancytopenia
  • acquired immune hemolytic anemia
  • eosinophilia
  • hepatitis
  • bradycardia
  • heart block
  • tachycardia
  • vasculitis
  • pancreatitis
  • seizures
  • muscular cramps
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Lyell's syndrome

Mild side effects

Rash, fever, increased serum creatinine, liver dysfunction (increased AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP levels), constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, heaviness in the head, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, reversible mental confusion, depression, hallucinations, blurred vision, involuntary movements disorders, consciousness disorders, gynecomastia, hyperprolactinemia, reversible erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, arthralgia, myalgia,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a light-protected, tightly sealed container and should be kept in a dry place at room temperature, specifically between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink pentagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu X10)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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