ZANTAC

Zantac is a Prescription medicine.

Zantac

The recommended Zantac dosage is 150 mg.

Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Ranitidine

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Zantac is used for the treatment of GERD and peptic ulcer disease.

• People taking Zantac should avoid alcoholic drinks and smoking.
• Patients should avoid the use of dangerous machinery and other hazardous activities as the drug reduces alertness.
• Patient should get the liver function test done while on this medication.

• People suffering from phenylketonuria should not take Zantac medicine as it contains phenylalanine.
• Zantac medication should be used cautiously in patients suffering from hepatic and renal impairment.
• It should be used with extreme care in elderly patients as the severity of side effects is more in them.

General Information:

Zantac inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease which is a stomach disorder marked by corrosion of the stomach lining due to the acid in the digestive juices and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Zantac is available in the form of tablets, capsules, solution for injection and syrup.

Important facts about Zantac:

People allergic to Zantac and its ingredients should not Buy Zantac.
People suffering from kidney problem, liver problem should not take Zantac drug without the recommendation of the doctor as they might need a dosage adjustment.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not Purchase Zantac without the doctor's advice as it might cause harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.

Side Effects:

• Spinning of head
• Feeling sleepy
• Feeling giddy
• Sleep disorder
• Lessened interest in sex
• Swelling in breasts
• Feeling of vomit
• Pain in the stomach
• Irregular bowel movement

• Angina
• Increase in body temperature
• Breathlessness
• Feeling weak
• Irregular heart beat
• Hazy vision
• Bad throat
• Rashes on the skin
• Decreased body temperature
• Change in the color of urine and stool
• Altered appetite
• jaundice

Zantac drug interactions:

• Antacids
• Propantheline

Zantac tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed and the dosage should not be increased or decreased on your own without the doctor's advice. The medicine should be taken with water with or without meals. Daily dose should be given once at bedtime. The effervescent tablets should be diluted first in water and then swallowed. The granules of the medicine should be dissolved in water before having. The liquid form of the medicine should be measured properly using a measuring spoon.