Syp raniped for 28 kg child
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Note: Ranitidine (including brand Raniped) was withdrawn from many markets due to NDMA contamination concerns. However, it remains available in some countries. The dose below reflects standard prescribing references for regions where it is still in use.
Syrup Ranitidine (Raniped) - 28 kg Child
Standard Concentration
- Raniped syrup: 75 mg / 5 mL
Dosing by Indication
| Indication | Dose | For 28 kg child | Volume (75mg/5mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peptic ulcer / GERD | 2-4 mg/kg twice daily | 56-112 mg BD | 3.7-7.5 mL BD |
| Erosive esophagitis | 4-10 mg/kg twice daily | 112-280 mg BD | 7.5-18.7 mL BD (max 600 mg/day) |
| Anaphylaxis (H2 block) | 1 mg/kg IV/oral | 28 mg | - |
Maximum daily dose: 300 mg/day for ulcer/GERD (600 mg/day for erosive esophagitis)
Practical Prescription for a 28 kg Child (Peptic Ulcer / GERD)
- Dose: 75 mg (5 mL) twice daily (morning and night)
- This gives ~2.7 mg/kg/dose - within the 2-4 mg/kg/dose range
- Duration: 4-8 weeks depending on indication
Key Points
- Age range for oral dosing: 1 month to 16 years
- Always give before meals for best effect
- Reduce dose in renal impairment (GFR <50 mL/min - give once daily)
- Common side effects: headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea
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