| What is Ranitidine?
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Ranitidine is prescribed for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer and active benign gastric ulcer, and as maintenance therapy for gastric or duodenal ulcer, at a reduced dosage, after the ulcer has healed. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Ranitidine?
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Ranitidine side effects may include headache.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Ranitidine side effects may include
abdominal discomfort and pain, agitation, changes in blood count (anemia), changes in liver function, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, hair loss, hallucinations, heart block, hepatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, inflamed blood vessels, inflammation of the pancreas, involuntary movements, irregular heartbeat, jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), joint pain, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, rash, reduced white blood cells, reversible mental confusion, severe allergic reactions, sleepiness, slow heartbeat, swollen face and throat, vague feeling of bodily discomfort, vertigo,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Ranitidine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Ranitidine provided by your doctor. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Make sure you follow the diet your doctor recommends. Dissolve
Efferdose tablets and granules in 6 to 8 ounces of water before taking them. You can take an antacid for pain while you are taking
Ranitidine. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Ranitidine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Ranitidine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Ranitidine with alcohol, blood-thinning drugs, diazepam, diltiazem,
enoxacin, glipizide, glyburide, itraconazole, ketoconazole, metformin,
nifedipine, phenytoin, procainamide, sucralfate, theophylline, or
triazolam. |
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| How should I store Ranitidine?
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Store Ranitidine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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