Advene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Advene safe for pregnant women?
Advene is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Advene safe during breastfeeding?
Advene does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Advene on the Kidneys?
Advene has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Advene on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Advene on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Advene on the Heart?
You can take Advene without any fear of damage to the heart.
Advene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Advene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Advene habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Advene is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Advene will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Advene is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Advene in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Advene
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Advene, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Advene
Taking Advene with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Advene can be taken with omeprazole when prescribed by a doctor. Both the medicines work towards reducing stomach acid production. The doctor usually prescribes the two of them together when the symptoms of acidity get severe. However, do not take them together by yourself without consulting a doctor.
No, Advene is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralizes the stomach acid by coating the stomach.
Advene can be taken with or without food to prevent heartburn and acid indigestion. Take it 30 - 60 minute before meal or drinking beverages that cause indigestion. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a day unless recommended by the doctor.
Advene can be taken at any time of day, but it is best to take this medicine in the morning before breakfast. However, you are recommended to follow your doctor's instructions.
Yes, Advene is an antihistaminic drug. It works by blocking the histamine receptor further which blocks the action of histamine and hence decreases the acid production in the stomach.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zantac® (ranitidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650
