Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Sleepiness, Nervousness. |
| How to Use | 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. Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Ranispas NF 10mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Omeprazole and dicyclomine. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. |