Acid Reducer
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Zantac 150? [OTC];Zantac 75? [OTC];Zantac?;Zantac? EFFERdose?
Brand Names: Canada:
Acid Reducer;Apo-Ranitidine?;CO Ranitidine;Dom-Ranitidine;Myl-Ranitidine;Mylan-Ranitidine;Nu-Ranit;PHL-Ranitidine;PMS-Ranitidine;Ranitidine Injection, USP;RANT-Ranitidine;ratio-Ranitidine;Riva-Ranitidine;Sandoz-Ranitidine;ScheinPharm Ranitidine;Teva-Ranitidine;Zantac 75?;Zantac Maximum Strength Non-Prescription;Zantac?
Uses
- It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
- It is used to treat heartburn and sour stomach.
- It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
- Ranitidine helps avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take at bedtime if you are taking once a day.
- Drop the effervescent tablet in 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of water. Drink it when it melts.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
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