Acid Reducer - Ranitidine 75mg - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Acid Reducer.
• Acid Reducer, Zantac 75
• ran-IT-uh-deen

Usage Instructions

• This medication is usually taken only when it is needed, up to twice daily (2 tablets in 24 hours).
• It is best taken with, or immediately after, meals to relieve symptoms of heartburn.
• To prevent heartburn symptoms, ranitidine should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that may cause heartburn.
• If you are taking sucralfate, ranitidine should be taken at least 2 hours before the sucralfate dose.

Read Before Using Acid Reducer (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

Acid Reducer Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication reduces the amount of acid in your stomach.
• It is used to relieve symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and sour stomach.
• Ranitidine is also used to prevent heartburn from certain foods or beverages.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

Acid Reducer Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stop- smoking programs, diet changes, and exercise to help treat and prevent heartburn.