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Rintin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, Heartburn. Rintin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Rintin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rintin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rintin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rintin is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Rintin related warnings talks about Rintin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Rintin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Rintin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Rintin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Rintin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rintin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Rintin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Rintin safely.
Is the use of Rintin safe during breastfeeding?
Rintin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Rintin on the Kidneys?
Rintin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rintin on the Liver?
Rintin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rintin on the Heart?
Rintin is completely safe for the heart.
Rintin 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 Rintin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rintin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rintin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rintin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Rintin is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rintin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rintin
There is no information on the effects of taking Rintin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rintin
Taking alcohol with Rintin can be dangerous.
Avoid smoking while you are taking Rintin. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Rintin is found to be lesser in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretions which can cause stomach problems. Please discuss with your doctor to know more.
Taking [medicine] does not directly cause pneumonia. However, in some cases [medicine] may increase the chances of bacteria to grow inside the gut causing bacterial infections such as pneumonia. The bacterial growth in the gut can be caused due to decreased acid secretion in the stomach which allow growth of bacteria in the gut which can move into the lungs through breathing. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing fever, breathing difficulties and nonstop coughing for more than 2 weeks.
Yes, you can take Rintin with steroids when prescribed by your doctor. No harmful medicinal interactions are reported between these two medications. However, if you feel any discomfort while taking the two of them together please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Rintin is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
No, Rintin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
