What is Zantac used to treat?

Ranitidine (also known by its brand name, Zantac, which is sold by the drug company Sanofi) is available both over the counter (OTC) and by prescription. It belongs to the class of drugs known as H2 (or histamine-2) blockers. OTC ranitidine is commonly used to relieve and prevent heartburn.

What is Zantac syrup?

It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux). It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers. It is used to treat heartburn and sour stomach.

What is the use of ranitidine 150 mg?

Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).

How do you take ranitidine syrup?

How is this medicine (Ranitidine Syrup) best taken?

  1. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
  2. Take at bedtime if you are taking once a day.
  3. To prevent heartburn take ranitidine syrup 30 minutes before eating foods or drinking liquids that cause heartburn.
  4. Measure liquid doses carefully.

Can I take Zantac every day?

Do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Do not take for more than 14 days in a row without talking with your doctor.

Does Zantac work immediately?

The drug starts to work in as little as 30 minutes. It can control acid production for up to 12 hours and reduce the frequency and severity of heartburn. Zantac made with ranitidine was used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including heartburn, GERD and gastric ulcers.

Can Zantac be taken 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.

Is Zantac good for gas?

Prescription medications like Prilosec, Zantac, and Pepcid can “calm” the spasms that cause colon problems.

How many Zantac 150 can I take?

Zantac Dosing Instructions

Indication Dose/Instructions
GERD 150 mg twice a day
Erosive Esophagitis 150 mg four times a day
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis 150 mg twice a day
Pediatric Treatment of Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers 2 to 4 mg/kg twice daily to a maximum of 300 mg/day

Can a child take ranitidine?

Ranitidine, 75 mg, appears to be effective for the control of intragastric acidity for 5-6 h in children aged 4-11 years.

Can I take Zantac after eating?

Famotidine can be taken with or without food. To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take famotidine 15-60 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.

Does Zantac make you sleepy?

Zantac side effects may include: Diarrhea. Headache. Drowsiness. Fatigue.