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Ranitidine

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Ranitidine is used to relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It prevents heartburn caused by certain foods and beverages. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a health professional before using it.

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

Brand names

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What it is used for

Use(s) relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and beverages

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy (label summary): If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Overdose or poisoning

For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.

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Common questions

What is Ranitidine used for?
Use(s) relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and beverages

Can I take Ranitidine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

What is the dose of Ranitidine?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.

What is Ranitidine?
Ranitidine is used for: Use(s) relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and beverages

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm

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