Indications
Treats and prevents heartburn with acid indigestion. Also treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). This medicine is a histamine H2-blocker.
Brand Names
Zantac 300
Zantac
Zantac 150 Efferdose
Zantac 150
Zantac 75
Leader Ranitidine HCl
The Medicine Shoppe Acid Reducer
Rite Aid Acid Reducer
Taladine
Zantac 25
When You Should Not Take The Medication
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ranitidine or similar medicines such as cimetidine (Tagamet®) or nizatidine (Axid®).
How To Store And Dispose Of This Medicine
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may store the oral liquid in the refrigerator.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Constipation or diarrhea.Headache, may be severe.
Mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
