Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet is a combination drug primarily used to reduce and relieve abdominal pain and cramps. Abdominal (tummy) pain occurs between your chest and pelvic region (below the belly button and leg). Stomach cramps can be due to bloating (trapped wind), diarrhoea, kidney stones, stomach ulcer, appendicitis, or other gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet contains dicyclomine and Ranitidine. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic and helps treat spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles. It also blocks certain chemical messengers in the brain, which causes pain sensation. Ranitidine works by blocking histamine H2 receptors located on the stomach lining, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion. Together, Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and cramps.
Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, and it can change in time depending on your condition. Some common side effects of Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet are constipation, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.
Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet is pregnancy category B medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is safe if prescribed by a doctor. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet. Before using Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet, if you have stomach cancer, kidney problems, lung disease, or diabetes. Please do not drink alcohol with Ranitol DC 20mg/150mg Tablet as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.