Ranitidine Tablets
Intended to alleviate acid reflux and formulated to support the healing of gastric ulcers.
Strengths: 150 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
H2-Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
H2-Receptor Antagonist
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ranitidine
- Minor side effects
headache; constipation
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; fatigue
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1–3 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
ketoconazole; warfarin
Precautions and warnings
medication withdrawn due to impurity risks; consult healthcare provider for alternatives
Serious side effects
hepatitis — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Intended to alleviate acid reflux and formulated to support the healing of gastric ulcers.
Mechanism of action
Ranitidine acts as an antagonist to histamine at the H2 receptors in the stomach, which effectively reduces the production and secretion of stomach acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if essential. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; medical advice required.
Ranitidine Tablets
Intended to alleviate acid reflux and formulated to support the healing of gastric ulcers.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ranitidine
- Listed indication(s): Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 150 mg968-150-mg-11738
- 270 tablets - 300 mg968-300-mg-12528