Ranitidine/Zantac is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid , such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Ranitidine/Zantac also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
Ranitidine/Zantac may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVERDOSE?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Symptoms of a
ranitidine/Zantac overdose may include weakness, lack of coordination, severe nausea or vomiting, and a fast heartbeat.
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING Zantac/Ranitidine?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking
ranitidine/Zantac , unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF Zantac/Ranitidine?
Stop using
ranitidine/Zantac and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
fast or uneven heartbeats; or
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take
ranitidine/Zantac and talk to your doctor if you experience
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; or
swollen or tender breasts (in men);
diarrhea or constipation.
headache (may be severe);
decreased sex drive, impotence;
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A DOSE?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
HOW SHOULD I TAKE Zantac/Ranitidine?
Place the
Zantac 25 mg dose tablet in at least 1 teaspoon of water. Allow the tablet to completely dissolve, then drink the entire mixture. If you are giving this medicine to a child, you can place this mixture in a medicine dropper or syringe before giving it to the child.
Take
ranitidine/Zantac exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not take
ranitidine/Zantac for longer than your doctor has prescribed.
Do not stop taking
ranitidine/Zantac without asking your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal.
Take each
ranitidine/Zantac tablet with a full glass of water.
To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of
ranitidine/Zantac with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Ranitidine/Zantac syrup may be given to an infant or child by medicine dropper or oral syringe.
Place the Zantac 150 mg dose tablet in a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water. Allow the tablet to completely dissolve, then drink the entire mixture.
Store
ranitidine/Zantac at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Ranitidine/Zantac granules should be mixed with 6 to 8 ounces of water before drinking.
The
ranitidine/Zantac effervescent tablet or granules must be dissolved in water before taking each dose. Tablets or granules should not be chewed, swallowed whole, or dissolved on the tongue.
WHAT SHOULD I DISCUSS WITH MY DOCTOR BEFORE USING Zantac/Ranitidine?
Ranitidine/Zantac passes into breast milk. Do not take
ranitidine/Zantac without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you have any of the conditions listed above, you may not be able to use
ranitidine/Zantac or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using
ranitidine/Zantac .
The effervescent tablet forms of
ranitidine/Zantac contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria, you should be aware of possible effects this may have on you.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
porphyria.
liver disease; or
Ranitidine/Zantac is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Using this medication may make you more susceptible to pneumonia if you have diabetes, lung disease, a weak immune system, or if you are elderly. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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