Ranitidine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ranitidine is an H2-receptor blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for acidity, heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and syrup, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ranitidine works

Ranitidine blocks H2 receptors on the acid-producing cells in the stomach lining. Histamine normally acts on these receptors to switch on acid production, so blocking them lowers the amount of acid released. Less acid helps ulcers heal and reduces the burning feeling of reflux.

What is Ranitidine used for?

• Acidity
• Heartburn
• Acid reflux
• Stomach ulcers
• Duodenal ulcers

Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach makes. It helps heal and prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers, eases heartburn and acid reflux, and relieves indigestion linked to excess acid. It may also be used to protect the stomach in people taking medicines that can irritate the stomach lining.

Side effects of Ranitidine

Most people find Ranitidine easy to take. When side effects occur, they are usually mild and may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Nausea
• Tiredness

See a doctor urgently if you vomit blood, pass black or tarry stools, have difficulty swallowing, or notice yellow skin, a severe rash or swelling of the face.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, as the dose may need adjusting.
• Ranitidine products have been withdrawn in several countries because of concerns about an impurity, so your doctor may suggest an alternative acid-reducing medicine.
• Persistent indigestion, unexplained weight loss or difficulty swallowing should be checked by a doctor before long-term treatment.
• Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, as reduced stomach acid can affect how some medicines are absorbed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Ranitidine only on medical advice.

Frequently asked questions about Ranitidine

What is the price of Ranitidine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ranitidine products currently in stock range from Rs 65 to Rs 202 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Stomacid 75mg/5ml Suspension at Rs 65. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ranitidine are available in Pakistan?

Ranitidine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Peptinil (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals), Stomacid (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd) and H2-rec (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Ranitidine?

Yes. Ranitidine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ranitidine be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Ranitidine only on medical advice.

Are all Ranitidine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ranitidine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ranitidine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Ranitidine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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