ROXATIDINE ACETATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications & Dose:

Duodenal and benign gastric ulcers and reflux oesophagitis. Prophylaxis or recurrent gastric/duodenal ulcers and as maintenance therapy.

• BY MOUTH

Adult: 150 mg once daily in the evening or 75 mg twice daily for 4-6 wks. Maintenance therapy; 75 mg daily in the evening.
Paediatrics: Not recommended in children under l4.
Pregnancy: Should not be used.
Lactation: Should not be used.
Elderly: Reduce the dose.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity, malignant gastric ulcers, or anuria.

Side Effects:

Occasional headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, rarely dizziness, sleep disturbances, restlessness and drowsiness,visual disturbances pain in muscles and joints, hypersensitivity reactions. Transient impairment of sexual drive.

Cautions:

Precautions:

Interaction:

None known.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

 In severe hepatic & renal impairment dose must be reduced.

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: