Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml is used in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. The detailed uses of Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml reduces acid reflux and heartburn by decreasing stomach acid production, providing relief from symptoms like chest pain and difficulty swallowing.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Peptic Ulcer Disease: Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml treats stomach and duodenal ulcers by reducing acid production, allowing ulcers to heal, and preventing further damage.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml manages excessive acid production, reducing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heartburn associated with this rare condition.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml helps in reducing the excess amount of stomach acid. In turn, it prevents the formation of an ulcer in the stomach (peptic ulcer) and effectively treats or alleviates the various medical illness associated with this, including peptic ulcer, indigestion, dyspepsia, and heartburn. Besides this, it also stops acid from coming up from the stomach while under anaesthetic during an operation.

FAQs

What is the use of Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml?

Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml belongs to a group of medicines called gastrointestinal agents. It is used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and indigestion.

How does Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml work?

Ranitidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 receptor antagonists (gastrointestinal agents). Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach.

Is it ideal to use Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml instead of conventional oral dosage forms in all conditions?

It is usually only given when the person cannot take Ranitidine by mouth.

Is heartburn always indicative of GERD?

Acid reflux is a frequent medical problem with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. The chronic, more severe form of acid reflux is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Acid reflux and GERD both cause heartburn.

Does the Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml cause Diarrhea?

Diarrhoea could be an unintended consequence of Rantac 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml. If you have diarrhoea, drink plenty of water and eat fibre-rich foods. Consult your doctor if you have extreme diarrhoea or find blood in your stools.