Acid Reducer
Generic name:ranitidine
Dosage form: tablet, film
Drug class:H2 antagonists
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Ranitidine 150 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride 168 mg)
Purpose
Acid Reducer
Uses
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- relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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- prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other Acid Reducers
Do not use
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- if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
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- with other Acid Reducers
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- if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- frequent chest pain
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- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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- unexplained weight loss
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- nausea or vomiting
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- stomach pain
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- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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- heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
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- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- your heartburn continues or worsens
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- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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- adults and children 12 years and over:
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- to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
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- to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
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- can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours)
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
