Ranitidine

What it does

Acid reducer

How to take it

• adults and children 12 years and over:
  • to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
  • to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
  • can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours)
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Side effects, and when to stop

• your heartburn continues or worsens
• you need to take this product for more than 14 days

Who should not take it

• if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools.These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
• with other acid reducers

What to say before you start

• had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
• frequent chest pain
• frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• unexplained weight loss
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain
• kidney disease

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Ranitidine 150 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride USP, 168 mg)

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