Redy Syrup is used to treat indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux. Redy Syrup is also used for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) when you get acid reflux. Redy Syrup is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Often, Redy Syrup is taken for a rare condition caused by a pancreatic or intestine tumour called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Redy 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. It is responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion - extra gastric acid secretion damages 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 as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Redy Syrup might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, constipation, and shortness of breath. These side effects are temporary and may be resolved after some time. However, if these side effects persist, contact your doctor.

It is recommended not to take Redy Syrup if you are allergic to any components present in Redy 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. Also, let your doctor know about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking Redy Syrup to rule out any side effects.

Redy Syrup helps in reducing the excess amount of stomach acid. In turn, it prevents the formation of an ulcer in the stomach (peptic ulcer), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with or without ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, in which the stomach makes an exceptionally high amount of acid.

• Headache

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach pain

You should avoid taking Redy Syrup if you are allergic to Redy Syrup or H2 receptor blockers, have gastric cancer, or have liver disease. If you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not consume Redy Syrup without first consulting your doctor. Redy Syrup may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), or anti-HIV drug( atazanavir). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Intake of Redy Syrup may mask the symptom of gastric cancer, so if you have any severe stomach pain or gastric bleeding (blood in stool and mucous), immediately consult the doctor.

• Avoid acid or heartburn-triggering foods or drinks like onions, peppermint, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes and high-fat and spicy foods.

• Before going to sleep, raise your bedhead, so your head and chest are higher than your feet. Do not use piles of pillows; one raised block is fine. This will not allow the stomach acid to backflow through your food pipe.

• Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Alcohol can raise the production of stomach acid leading to heartburn and acid reflux. On the other hand, nicotine smoking damages the valve (sphincter), preventing stomach acid backflow into the food pipe.

• Include high fibre-containing foods, berries, cherries, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach) and black peppers in your meal.

• Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help prevent excess stomach acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial for peptic ulcers and H Pyroli infections.

• Avoid regular sitting continuously, as it can increase stomach acid production. Take a break of 5 minutes in 1 hour by brisk walking or stretching.