What Is Zantac

Ranitidine

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production.[4] It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[4] It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein. In September 2019, the probable carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in ranitidine products from a number of manufact...

Ranitidine

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production.[4] It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[4] It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein. In September 2019, the probable carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in ranitidine products from a number of manufact...

Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production.[4] It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[4] It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein. In September 2019, the probable carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in ranitidine products from a number of manufact...

Orange, maybe peach colored, looks like a stop sign, has a W on one side and 75mg on the other. ## They can look different, since generics are also available, however, yes, the one you've asked about is a generic or store brand that contains 75mgs of Ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac. This is the standard over the counter dose, though there is now a 150mg available, as well. This medication is used to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach pain and flatulence. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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my sister has been taking ranatadine/zantac .7aday for 7yrs....last febuary her skin went yellow her bowels were green and her waterworks were coffee coloured....which is a bad side effect of the tablets.... and the docter diognosed her with pancriatic cancer.. could the .the symtoms mimick each other .he diognosed her without taking a biopsy.the chemo doctor had a biopsy done and no cancer cells were found twice she has had a biopsy and no cancer cells found though he is treating what is wrong with her as cancer as a preventive measure he cannot say for a fact also another doctor at the same hospital and its a main cancer hospital in leeds doesnt know wether my sister has cancer,is there anyone who could shed some light on this ....thank you for any kind of help good or bad.regards. li...

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## If you want the answer to the false readings that Zantac gives on drug panels, all that you have to do is call the company that makes Zantac. Boehringer Ingelheim, phone number (203)-798-9988. I just Talked to a man named Ed, who connected me to the company nurse that told me, yes, Zantac causes false readings for amphetamine. She also told me, that she has to report all complaints to the FDA. What this means, that if enough people call in and complain, then maybe the FDA will force the company to put a warning label on the box. Good luck. Respectfully, Andy

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difference between hydrocodone and hydrocloride ## I am not certain exactly what you mean by this. Hydrocodone Bitarate is a narcotic analgesic, used to treat severe pain. A hydrochloride just signifies that something is a salt of that particular substance, such as Pyridine Hydrochloride. So, medically they are unrelated. Do you have any other questions? ## I find that whenever I buy a medication or a vitamin I have to check if it contains hydrochloride.. if it does I have to avoid it because within a couple of days I have a terrible burning sensation in my gut apart from zantac and slippery elm is there anything else I can do to ease the pain

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I take 2mg Ativan daily, 90 mg of Cymbalta daily, 105mg Methadone daily and sometimes use Zantac for heartburn. Are there any drug interactions I should know about? Any knowledge u have about this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. ## Hello, Sunny! How are you? Yes, you actually shouldn't take the Sulfatrim with Methadone, it can cause a prolonged QTc interval of the heart, which may be fatal/ The FDA classifies Methadone as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been experiencing a lot of heartburn in the past few months. I was quite concerned since I had a silent heart attack 2 years ago, and really had no symptoms nor any risk factors at the time .... So now I am worried every time I feel anything out of the ordinary. When I asked my doctor if it could be acid reflux, she said probably and gave me a 2 week sample of Tecta. I only took a few and stopped because I am going on holiday in a few days and don't want to experience any possible side effects. My big question is ... Could Tecta NOT be good if you have a heart condition? I read it could cause heart palpitations and so I am obviously concerned and wonder why my GP gave it to me. Or is it OK to take and that is why she gave it to me? My heartburn is still a problem. My husband ...

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Hi, this happened to me last december. My period was already late by 1 month didn't take pt yet, then I got sick one day as in really sick that my stomach really aches plus vomiting, headache and high fever. My mom gave me bioflu and zantac and let me drink it at one time, morning and then evening and then after two days i had severe abdominal pain, then back pain and i bled (not the normal blood girls get every period) and my lower back is really painful. And it's not the normal flow and then after 3 days, i got my period, the normal period we get and it lasted for 5 days. That's why i know it's the period and not what i had 2 days after i took the meds. I just wanna ask does it mean i had a miscarriage? Because it slips on my mind that i MIGHT'VE been pregnant when...

I used to drink a lot of alcohol. Everytime I was drinking for too many days, there was nausea, tachycardia, feeling heart beats all over my abdomen while resting and loss of appetite, so I assumed taking zantac would cause these symptoms to go away earlier while I'll quit alcohol for a few days to make sure they will. So, two days ago I started taking the pills. I took the first one along with one bottle of whiskey, and then new symptoms started instead of the old ones to go away: I have stomach pain in certain spots. I never knew stomach could cause pain only in a little spot, like it's a blade. The pain was mainly underNEATH my left rib cage and right in the diaphragm, but it would occassionally travel to other certain little spots of my abdomen too, as well as the left side ...

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(Reuters) - CVS Health Corp said on Saturday it will discontinue sales on the popular Zantac heartburn treatment and its own generic ranitidine products from its pharmacies after traces of a known carcinogen were found in some of the products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said earlier this month that some of the pills contained small amounts N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which has also been found in some widely used blood pressure medicines, leading to shortages of those drugs. CVS said the move to suspend sales of the over-the-counter heartburn drug was taken out of caution while the FDA continues to review if low levels of NDMA in ranitidine - the active ingredient in Zantac - poses a health risk to patients. "Zantac brand products and CVS brand ranitidine pro...

Orange small like size of pain pill on one side has two triangles like hour glass and under numbers 4357 other side in middle of pill number 150 thanks ## It is Ranitidine Hydrochloride 150 mg, which is generic Zantac. Zantac is used for prevent and treat heartburn.

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Orange, maybe peach colored, looks like a stop sign, has a W on one side and 75mg on the other. ## This tablet contains 75mgs of Ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, this is an over the counter dosage and a generic or store brand of it. This medication is usually used to treat or prevent conditions such as: heartburn, gastritis, ulcers and GERD. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, gas and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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150 With A Slit In The Pill Where It Could Be Cut Letter R On Other Side. ## This is an over the counter product that contains 150mgs of Ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, so this is a generic or store brand. It is an antacid used to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn, ulcers and GERD. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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WHITE OBLONG WITH RISO ON ONE SIDE AND A DIVIDER INDENTION ON THE OTHER SIDE ## Is the marking possibly R 150? If so, then this is tablet contains 150mgs of Ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, it is used to prevent or treat conditions such as GERD, heartburn, ulcers and gastritis. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more:

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Drug Index

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production.[4] It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[4] It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein. In September 2019, the probable carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in ranitidine products from a number of manufact...

Found on the floor and do not know what it is???? ## Is the marking possibly R150? If so, then the tablet likely contains 150mgs of Ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, it is available over the counter and is an antacid that's used to prevent or treat heartburn, ulcers and GERD. Learn more Ranitidine details here.

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Been off Gabby for months now and starting to feel like my old self except still having digestive issues..bloating, small stomach aches that are getting better.. Has anyone else dealt with this problem? Dr. has me taking Zantac and also trying Beano and gas x..just makes me very uncomfortable at times. Hope everyone is doing better.. Thanks ## I get that terrible bloated feeling and take just one ginger tablet. They work fast and no side effects. Buy them at any drug store or health food store. ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Most medications can irritate the stomach and cause some damage with long-term use and it may take awhile for it to heal, as reported by the FDA. Are you taking any medications other than what you've mentioned? Do you watch what you eat? You may need to keep your...

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Been off Gabapentin for months now and feeling much better..still having some stomach issues, bloating, low appetite and small stomach ache. Dr. had me try Zantac and it does help some. Anyone else had this problem coming off Gabapentin?? Thanks ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? If it is still occurring months after stopping, it is not likely related to withdrawal of the Gabapentin, but it could have caused some damage to your stomach that needs to heal. As reported by the FDA, it has been known to cause peptic ulcers, stomatitis, hiatal hernia and gastroenteritis, as side effects. If the Zantac isn't helping much, it might be best to see a gastroenterologist, so they can determine exactly what is causing the problem and help you resolve it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It...

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