Composition: Each tablet Contains Ranitidine HCl Equ to Ranitidine : 150 mg Description: Ranitidine is an cimetidine derivative and H2 receptor antagonist. It blocks histamine induced gastric and secretion , cardiac stimulation, Uterine relaxation and bronchial relaxation. They attenuate fall in BP due to histamine .The only Significant in vivo action of H2 blockers is marked inhibition of gastric secretion. The most Prominent action is on acid output, Pepsin Content and intrinsic factor secretions are also reduced. The ulcer healing doses produce 60-70% inhibition of 24 hours acid output. Thus ranitidine has relatively long duration of action and so a single dose of 150 mg effectively suppresses gastric acid secretion for 12 hours. It also has antiulcerogenic effect. Gastric ulceration due to stress and drugs is prevented. It is absorbed orally and absorption is not interfered by food in stomach. Indications: · Lantac is used in conditions for suppressing gastric acid secretion. · Used for duodenal ulcer, Gastric ulcer ,Stress ulcer and gastritis. · Used in stressful situations like hepatic, severe burns and trauma. · Zollinger Ellison syndrome, Gastro Oesophagel reflux, Prophylaxis of aspiration Pneumonia and has beneficial action in certain cases of Urticaria. · It also relieves Postoperative Gastric ulceration and other hyper acidity syndromes where reduction of acidity is beneficial. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity. Peadiatrics: Reduced dose necessary. Pregnancy: Use only if clearly indicated. Lactation: Contraindicated. Dosage: 1 Tablet twice a day. Presentation: 20X10 strips in a Multi carton.