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Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Ranitidine (150mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
 
Aciloc 150 Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease, and some rarer conditions.
 
Aciloc 150 Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn seen with the use of painkillers. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. How much you need, and how often you take it, will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow the advice of your doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours and you may only need to take it for a short time when you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent ulcers and other conditions you may need to take it for longer. You should keep taking it regularly to prevent problems from happening in the future. You may be able to help improve your symptoms by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or fatty foods.

Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common include headache, constipation, feeling drowsy or tired, and diarrhea. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. This may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Also tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.
Uses of Aciloc 150 Tablet
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Aciloc 150 Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aciloc 150 Tablet
Headache
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal disturbance
How to use Aciloc 150 Tablet
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. Aciloc 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aciloc 150 Tablet works
Aciloc 150 Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor blocker that reduces the amount of acid made in the stomach. It relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Safety advice of Aciloc 150 Tablet
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aciloc 150 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aciloc 150 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aciloc 150 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Aciloc 150 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aciloc 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aciloc 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Aciloc 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aciloc 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aciloc 150 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Aciloc 150 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. Do not double the dose
Alternate Brands of Aciloc 150 Tablet
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Aciloc 150 Tablet
₹1.63/Tablet
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Quick tips
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Aciloc 150 Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Aciloc 150 Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. 
Fact Box of Aciloc 150 Tablet
Chemical Class
Aralkylamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Aciloc with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Dasatinib (Oral Route) Severe
Do not consume Dasatinib with Ranitidine. Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Dasatinib.
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.
Ketoconazole (Oral Route) Moderate
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