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Ranitidine HCL is used to treat and prevent
the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach
makes too much acid. Ranitidine HCL also is used to treat or prevent
occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. It decreases the
amount of acid made in the stomach. Ranitidine HCL is available with and
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Ranitidine
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Ranitidine HCL 150mg Tablets |
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Ranitidine HCL 300mg Tablets |
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Ranitidine |
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Ranitidine HCL Medication Drug
Information
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 this drug.
Online Ranitidine HCL Use Indication:
Ranitidine
comes as a hard tablet, an effervescent tablet, granule packets, and
liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken once daily at bedtime or
twice a day with or without food. Swallow ranitidine hard tablets whole,
do not chew, and take with water. Dissolve ranitidine effervescent tablets
and granules in a full glass (6-8 ounces) of water. Follow the directions
on the package or on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
ranitidine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it
more often than prescribed by your doctor.
If symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion,
or sour stomach last longer than 2 weeks while taking ranitidine, stop
taking it and call your doctor
Medication Ranitidine HCL Side
Effects:
Precautions on using Ranitidine HCL:
Before taking Ranitidine HCL,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any
other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially triazolam (Halcion) and vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease or
acute porphyria.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranitidine, call
your doctor.
Ranitidine HCL Drug Interaction:
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