Keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses.
Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Kidney function: Kidney disease or reduced kidney function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pneumonia: People with lung disease, a weak immune system, or diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing pneumonia while taking ranitidine.
If you have any of these conditions, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Porphyria: Ranitidine may cause attacks of a condition called acute porphyria a disorder that affects the production of heme in the body.
People with a history of acute porphyria should not take ranitidine. Stomach cancer: Using medications such as ranitidine may prevent symptoms of stomach cancer from being noticed. If you have recurrent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, blood in the stool, significant unintentional weight loss, fatigue anemia , or are coughing up blood, check with your doctor right away. If you have heartburn that worsens or returns after using this medication continuously for 2 weeks, check with your doctor.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking ranitidine, it may affect your baby.
It has been discontinued as a precaution because it may contain a small amount of an impurity that has been linked to an increased risk of cancer in animals. It's not yet known whether it will be available again in future. Ranitidine is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It was used for indigestion , heartburn and acid reflux , gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GORD — this is when you keep getting acid reflux , and to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
Zantac Tablets contain ranitidine, one of a group of medicines called H2 antagonists. They cut down the amount of acid in your stomach, which can make the following medical conditions better:. If it does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The usual dose is one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. After a few days you should feel much better but do not stop taking the tablets or the pain and discomfort may return.
Most people taking this medicine find it causes no problems. As with most medicines, a few people may find they have side effects from it. Keep Zantac Tablets away from heat which could spoil them. As with all medicines, keep these tablets safely away from children. A child may be harmed by medicine prescribed for someone else.
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