Nit 25mg Syrup belongs to the class of gastrointestinal agents. It is used to treat indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux. Nit 25mg Syrup is also used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) when you get acid reflux. Nit 25mg Syrup is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Often Nit 25mg Syrup is taken for a rare condition caused by a pancreatic or intestine tumour called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Nit 25mg Syrup contains ranitidine, a histamine-2 (H2) receptor blocker that helps reduce stomach acid by blocking the actions of the H2 receptor. The H2 receptor lies in the parietal cells of the stomach wall and is responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion - extra gastric acid secretion damage the tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It would help if you kept taking medicine for long as your doctor recommends. If you stop early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Nit 25mg Syrup might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, constipation, and shortness of breath. These side effects are temporary and may get resolved after some time. However, if these side effects persist, contact your doctor.
It is recommended not to take Nit 25mg Syrup if you are allergic to any components present in Nit 25mg Syrup. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you should not take this medication unless your doctor says it is necessary. Inform your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, or will have an endoscopy in the future. And also, let your doctor know about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking Nit 25mg Syrup to rule out any side effects.