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Udidine Benefits & Uses

Udidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Peptic Ulcer
Heartburn

Other Benefits

Udidine Dosage & How to Take

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

Udidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Udidine safe for pregnant women?

Udidine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Udidine safe during breastfeeding?

Udidine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Udidine on the Kidneys?

Udidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Udidine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Udidine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Udidine on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Udidine for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Udidine with Other Drugs

Udidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Gefitinib

Mild

Paracetamol

Udidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Udidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Udidine

Is this Udidine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Udidine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Udidine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Udidine does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Udidine for mental disorders.

No

Udidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Udidine

There is no information on the effects of taking Udidine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Udidine

Taking alcohol with Udidine can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Udidine

Question over 4 years ago

Is Udidine used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Udidine is not directly used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is given if acid secretion increases due to IBS. IBS is managed by a combination of drug therapy like antispasmodic ( to relieve stomach pain), laxatives ( to relieve constipation), and antimotility drugs ( to relieve diarrhea).

Question over 5 years ago

What is Udidine?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Udidine is a brand name of ranitidine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine (H2 receptor blocker). It prevents excessive acid production in the stomach. It is used to treat a number of diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Udidine an antacid?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Udidine 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Udidine?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Take Udidine as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Udidine be used to treat gastritis?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Udidine is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.