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Ranipep D Tablet

Manufactured byWOCKHARDT LTD
ContainsRanitidine (150 mg) + Domperidone (10 mg)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Ranipep D Tablet is a medicine with a combination of domperidone and ranitidine. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers (damage to the stomach, small intestine, and food pipe) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (backflow of stomach acid into food pipe). Ranipep D Tablet helps in relieving symptoms like indigestion, heartburn, excess gas formation due to excess acid production in the stomach. This medicine is also used in reducing gastric acid-induced or chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Ranipep D Tablet works by reducing the excess acid production thereby, relieves the symptoms of acidity. Ranipep D Tablet may cause side-effects like headache, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, muscle pain, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist. Avoid driving a vehicle or operating machinery after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age as safety is not established. Ranipep D Tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Ranipep D Tablet one hour before a meal or as advised by your doctor. Eat a healthy and balanced diet while using this medicine. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and reduce caffeinated drinks or beverages such as coffee, tea and cola while taking this medicine. Ranipep D Tablet may cause serious side effects to the foetus. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Also, this medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Maintain caution if you have kidney/liver problems while taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ranipep D Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ranipep D Tablet

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Skin rash

Disrupted menstrual cycle

Dry mouth

Breast like growth in men

Feel of fainting

Extreme tiredness

Headache

Dizziness

Diarrhoea

Stomach pain

Uses of Ranipep D Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are common side-effects related to various treatments and procedures. This can be severe and distressing in patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Ranipep D Tablet is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused during chemotherapy or by gastric diseases.

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an acid reflux disease that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus or food pipe. Heartburn and acid indigestion are the main symptoms of GERD. This condition can be managed with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications to an extent. But sometimes medications or surgery is needed to get relief. Ranipep D Tablet helps in the treatment of GERD by decreasing stomach acid production.

Peptic Ulcer

Gastric ulcers are sores (damaged and painful areas) in the lining of the stomach and duodenum (the entrance of the small intestine). This occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach damages the protective layers of the stomach and small intestine. Ranipep D Tablet is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and small intestine.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Ranipep D Tablet starts showing its action within half an hour after taking it.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Ranipep D Tablet lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Ranipep D Tablet as it may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, etc.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ranipep D Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects for your developing foetus.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine with the same therapeutic effect if necessary.

Allergy

Avoid using Ranipep D Tablet if your are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.

Porphyria

Porphyria is a disorder that results from a buildup of porphyrin(conjugate acids of ligands that bind metals to form complex) in the body. Avoid using Ranipep D Tablet if you are diagnosed with porphyria as it may cause serious adverse effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects for your developing foetus.

Breast-feeding

Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine with the same therapeutic effect if necessary.

General warnings

Other medicines

Ranipep D Tablet is known to interact with other medications. You are advised to inform your doctor about the medication you are using including supplements and herbs.

Use in children

Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Prolactin imbalance

Prolonged use Ranipep D Tablet may cause an imbalance in the levels of prolactin resulting in disturbances in the menstrual cycle in women.

Vitamin deficiency

Long-term treatment with Ranipep D Tablet may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the body. You should take vitamin B12 supplements if this medicine is used for more than 3 years.

Use of nicotine

Using nicotine during treatment with Ranipep D Tablet may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Hence avoid nicotine use.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a dose of Ranipep D Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Ranipep D Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Ranipep D Tablet as it may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, etc.

Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Loperamide

Metformin

Tramadol

Atazanavir

Cisapride

Disease interactions

Kidney diseases

Maintain caution while taking Ranipep D Tablet if you have any kidney problem as it can increase the risk of kidney damage. Close monitoring of kidney function may be required in such conditions.

Liver disease

Ranipep D Tablet may increase liver enzyme levels and cause liver swelling. Hence, maintain caution while taking Ranipep D Tablet as it can increase the risk of liver damage.

Intestinal disorders

Ranipep D Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have any intestinal problems like internal bleeding, an obstruction or perforation of the stomach and intestine.

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Ranipep D Tablet is not recommended for use if you have any history of gastrointestinal bleeding as it may worsen your health condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Ranipep D Tablet one hour before your food. The dose and duration of this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Avoid taking food and drinks such as peppermint, chocolates, spicy food, coffee, alcoholic drinks, etc., as it may worsen your symptoms. Avoid driving and operating heavy machines after taking this medicine as it may cause visual disturbances and dizziness. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Caution should be maintained if you have any kidney or liver problems during the treatment course. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.

Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Ranipep D Tablet is a combination of two medicines, ranitidine and domperidone. Ranitidine stops the action of certain receptors found on cells that line the stomach and decreases stomach acid production. Domperidone works by blocking certain chemicals in the brain and the intestine; thus it controls nausea and vomiting.

Legal Status

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

H2 antagonists, Antiemetics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Sep 2021

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