Has ranitidine 75 mg been recalled?
Class 2 Medicines recall: Ranitidine 75mg Tablets, (Various Liveries) (EL(19)A/37) OTC Concepts Ltd, Relonchem Ltd, Noumed Life Sciences Ltd and Medreich Plc. are recalling stock from pharmacies and retail stores as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with an impurity.
What is ranitidine 75mg?
Ranitidine is known as an H2 blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion).
What is the best time to take ranitidine?
Ranitidine can be taken with or without food. To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take ranitidine 30-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor.
Is it OK to take ranitidine every day?
People who have occasional acid reflux or heartburn are less likely to take ranitidine as frequently as someone with chronic heartburn or a more severe condition requiring daily drug doses. Those who take ranitidine or Zantac OTC are recommended not to take the drug for more than two weeks unless directed by a doctor.
Can I take ranitidine after food?
Ranitidine can be taken with or without food. To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take ranitidine 30-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on the product package.
What medications contain ranitidine?
Product(s) containing ranitidine: ranitidine systemic. Brand names: Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 300, Zantac 75. Drug class(es): H2 antagonists . Ranitidine systemic is used in the treatment of: Cutaneous Mastocytosis . Duodenal Ulcer .
What is a good replacement for Zantac?
A few of the more common medication alternatives to Zantac include antacids and foaming agents, proton pump inhibitors, and other H2 blocker medicines.
What conditions does Prilosec OTC treat?
Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prilosec OTC is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid.
How often can I take Zantac 150?
If you have moderate heartburn, you can take 150 mg of Zantac once or twice per day. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to decide which dosage is right for you. Do not take Zantac more than twice per day. The maximum dosage is 300 mg per day. If your heartburn lasts after two weeks of treatment with Zantac, tell your doctor.