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Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves indigestion or heartburn.

Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Ranex DC Tablet

Benefits of Ranex DC Tablet

In Abdominal pain

Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Ranex DC Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ranex DC

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain

How to use Ranex DC Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ranex DC Tablet works

Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Ranitidine. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ranex DC Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • You will be prescribed Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain due to acidity.
  • Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ranex DC 20mg/100mg Tablet.
  • Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
    1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
    2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
    3. Lose weight if you are obese.
    4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
    5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
    6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

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Actually i am surffering from kidney stone and because kidney stone i am suffering from stomache and also i am having pain in bladder
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Kidney stone cause sever abdominal pain. consult a Surgeon
Left abdominal pain from last 3 days.Especially when I take a large breath(inhale)
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
All abdominal pain patients need to be seen and treated in clinic
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