IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING Zantac.
RANITIDINE EFFERVESCENT - ORAL (ran-IT-uh-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Zantac
USES:
Zantac reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers, to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and to treat conditions associated with excessive acid secretion.
HOW TO TAKE Zantac:
Zantac is best taken with or immediately after meals. This dose form must be dissolved in 6 to 8 ounces (180 to 240 mls) of water before drinking. Antacids and sucralfate can block the effect of Zantac. If you are taking an antacid in addition to Zantac, separate the doses of each medication by at least one half hour. If you are taking sucralfate in addition to Zantac, take the ranitidine 2 hours before the sucralfate. Do not stop taking Zantac without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may delay healing of the ulcer.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these effects:
unusual bleeding or bruising, pounding chest pain, rash, difficulty sleeping, mental changes, extreme weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
If you have kidney or liver disease, tell your doctor before taking Zantac. If you have ulcers, do not smoke cigarettes. Smoking apparently inhibits ulcer healing. This product contains phenylalanine which is important for people with phenylketonuria. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should inform their doctors before taking Zantac.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medications you may use, especially of:
ketoconazole, itraconazole, triazolam. Zantac is available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulations. Do not take both at the same time. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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.
NOTES:
Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in the treatment and prevention of ulcers. Ranitidine may affect the results of tests for urine protein. Be sure to tell your doctor you are taking ranitidine.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store between 36 and 86 degrees F (between 2 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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