Entac Ampoule Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: RANITIDINE Injection may be given as a slow (over 2 minutes) intravenous injection of 50 mg/2 mL every 6-8 hours and should be diluted to contain 50 mg in 20 mL or as an intermittent intravenous infusion at 25 mg/hour for two hours, repeated at 6-8 hours intervals or as an intramuscular injection of 50 mg every 6-8 hours.
In the prophylaxis of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage from stress ulceration in seriously ill patients a priming dose of 50 mg as a slow intravenous injection followed by a continues intravenous infusion of 0.125 - 0.250 mg/kg/h may be preferred.
In the prophylaxis of hemorrhage from stress ulceration in seriously ill patients or prophylaxis of recurrent hemorrhage in patients bleeding from peptic ulceration parenteral administration may be continued until oral feeding commences.
For prophylaxis of Mendelson's syndrome 50 mg by intramuscular or slow intravenous Injection 45 to 60 minutes before induction of general anaesthesia.
Infants and Young Children: In severe cases, ¼ of an ampoule 3 times daily.