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Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg

What is Ranitidine Tablet 75 mg?

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What you should know about Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg

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(Please read all of this information before taking Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg. Save this leaflet for future reference.)

• Ranitidine Tablet contains 75 mg of ranitidine (as ranitidine hydrochloride, 84 mg), a medicine that doctors have prescribed more than 200 million times worldwide.
• Ranitidine Tablets 75 mg has been used safely and effectively for years as an over-the-counter medication.
• Ranitidine Tablets 75 mg are sugar free.

Ranitidine Tablet 75 mg relieves and prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach.

Certain foods or beverages, and even lying down to sleep, can cause heartburn associated with acid indigestion or sour stomach. It is normal for the stomach to produce acid, especially after consuming food or beverages. However, acid in the wrong place, such as the esophagus, or too much acid, can cause burning pain and discomfort.

• 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.

How does Ranitidine Tablet 75 mg work?

Additional tips for managing heartburn

This medicine can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours). Ranitidine Tablets 75 mg should not be given to children under 12 years old unless directed by a doctor.

Ranitidine Tablet 75 mg reduces the production of stomach acid. This is what makes Ranitidine Tablets 75 mg different from antacids, which neutralize the acid already in your stomach. Antacids do not reduce the production of acid.

• Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating
• Do not eat late at night, or just before bedtime
• Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty, and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, even some fruits and vegetables
• Eat slowly and do not eat big meals
• If you are overweight, lose weight
• If you smoke, quit smoking
• Raise the head of your bed
• Wear loose fitting clothing around your stomach
• Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers.
• Do not use if you have
• trouble or pain swallowing food
• vomiting with blood
• bloody or black stools

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

• with other acid reducers

• Ask a doctor before use if you have
• 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
• Stop use and ask a doctor if
• your heartburn continues or worsens
• you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions? Call 1-866-822-8965

BOTTLES: Bottle is sealed with printed foil under cap. Do not use if foil is open or torn. Bottle contains desiccant.

BLISTERS: Do not use if the individual blister unit is open or torn.

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