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. Actiloc 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actiloc 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Actiloc 150mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actiloc 150mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Actiloc 150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Actiloc 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Actiloc 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Actiloc 150mg 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.
Is Actiloc 150mg Tablet effective?::: Actiloc 150mg Tablet would be effective only if used for the right indication in the dose and the duration as advised by the doctor. In case you do not find any change in your condition while taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.| What are the dos and don?ts while taking Actiloc 150mg Tablet?::: Avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain, or headache. These medicines may irritate the stomach and make your condition worse. Contact your doctor who may suggest other medicines. Avoid coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks because these contain ingredients that may irritate your stomach. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Try not to rush while having meals. You should stop or cut down on smoking.| Can I take alcohol with Actiloc 150mg Tablet?::: Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Actiloc 150mg Tablet. However, you should avoid taking alcohol as it may further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.| How long does it take for Actiloc 150mg Tablet to start working?::: Actiloc 150mg Tablet starts working as fast as 15 minutes from when it is given. Its effect is seen to last all day or all night.| Can I take Actiloc 150mg Tablet empty stomach?::: Actiloc 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.| What are the serious side effects of Actiloc 150mg Tablet?::: Actiloc 150mg Tablet may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These side effects may include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Another serious symptom may be swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Inform your doctor in case you notice any of the mentioned symptoms.| Is Actiloc 150mg Tablet safe for long-term use?::: There is limited data available on whether Actiloc 150mg Tablet can be used for the long term or not, but it is a relatively safe medicine. You should take it for the duration advised by your doctor. Do not take over-the-counter Actiloc 150mg Tablet for longer than 2 weeks unless advised by your doctor.
Actiloc 150mg Tablet works by blocking histamine H2 receptors on the acid-producing cells of the stomach. This reduces both basal and stimulated secretion of gastric acid, lowering the volume and acidity of stomach contents. By decreasing acid production, ranitidine helps relieve acid-related symptoms and allows irritated or ulcerated areas of the stomach and esophagus to heal.
-Dasatinib (Oral Route): Severe
Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels and efficacy of Dasatinib.Do not consume Dasatinib with Ranitidine.
| -Pazopanib (Oral Route): Severe
Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Pazopanib.Avoid concomitant use. Please consult with your doctor for safer alternative of Ranitidine.
| -Cefpodoxime Proxetil (Oral Route): Moderate
To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Ranitidine. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
| -Memantine (Oral Route): Moderate
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Concurrent use may potentially alter the blood levels of both medications.
| -Phenytoin (Oral Route): Moderate
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Although the likelihood is low, concurrent use may cause a slow heart rate.