ranitidine
(ra NIH te deen)
Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 300, Zantac 300 GELdose, Zantac 75, Zantac EFFERdose,Zantac GELdose
What is the most important information I should know about ranitidine?
• Do not stop taking ranitidine without first talking to your doctor ranitidine. Itmay take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal ranitidine.
• Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking ranitidine ranitidine. Antacids maydecrease the effectiveness of ranitidine ranitidine.
What is ranitidine?
• Ranitidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists ranitidine. Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces ranitidine.
• Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines ranitidine. Ranitidine is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces toomuch acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causesheartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ranitidine.
• Ranitidine may also be used for conditions other than those listed inthis medication guide ranitidine.
Who should not take ranitidine?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease; or
· porphyria ranitidine.
• You may not be able to take ranitidine, or you may require a dosage adjustmentorspecial monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove ranitidine.
• The Zantac 150 mg EFFERdose Tablets and Zantac 150 mg EFFERdose Granulescontain 16.84 mg of phenylalanine per 150 mg of ranitidine ranitidine. Individuals withphenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive ranitidine.
• Ranitidine is in the FDA pregnancy category B ranitidine. This means that it isunlikely to harm an unborn baby ranitidine. Do not take ranitidine without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant ranitidine.
• Ranitidine passes into breast milk ranitidine. Do not take ranitidine without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby ranitidine.
How should I take ranitidine?
• Take ranitidine exactly as directed by your doctor ranitidine. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou ranitidine.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water ranitidine.
• To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of ranitidinewith a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon ranitidine. If you donot have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one ranitidine.
• Dissolve the Zantac 150 mg EFFERdose Tablets and Zantac 150 mg EFFERdoseGranules in approximately 6 to 8 ounces of water before drinking ranitidine.
• Do not stop taking ranitidine without first talking to your doctor ranitidine. Itmay take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal ranitidine.
• Store ranitidine at room temperature away from moisture and heat ranitidine.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember ranitidine. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose ranitidine. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor ranitidine.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention ranitidine.
• Symptoms of a ranitidine overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,increased saliva production, difficulty breathing, and a fast heartbeat ranitidine.
What should I avoid while taking ranitidine?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while takingranitidine, unless otherwise directed by your doctor ranitidine.
What are the possible side effects of ranitidine?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingranitidine and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· easy or unusual bruising or bleeding;
· bleeding gums;
· irregular heartbeat; or
· yellowing of the skin or eyes ranitidine.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur ranitidine. Continueto take ranitidine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness;
· headache; or
· diarrhea, nausea, or constipation ranitidine.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur ranitidine. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome ranitidine.
What other drugs will affect ranitidine?
• Do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking ranitidine ranitidine. Antacids maydecrease the effectiveness of ranitidine ranitidine.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking anyof the following medicines:
· triazolam (Halcion); or
· the anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin) ranitidine.
• You may not be able to take ranitidine, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking either of the medicineslisted above ranitidine.
• Ranitidine may affect the actions of other medications by changing theacidity of the stomach ranitidine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with ranitidine ranitidine.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about ranitidine written forhealth professionals that you may read ranitidine.
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