Encyclopedia: Ranitidine
Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease . It is currently marketed over the counter under the trade name Zinetac and Zantac by GlaxoSmithKline and by many other companies under various other names. Certain preparations of ranitidine are available over the counter in various countries. In the United States, 75&;mg and...
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Problem of gas
Lot of gas developes in my stomach and I feel heart burn. If I take Ranitidine USP 150mg tablet, the gas and heartburn re...
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ranitidine & pregnancy
hello, I am taking ranitidine for the last 2 months and buscopan only when required. my last periods was on 4th of Augus...
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Nighttime Reflux
Doctor, you responded to my question concerning nighttime reflux and its seriousness compared to other types of reflux. ...
Question and Answer
im having an ear problem for more than two months. I went to the doctor...
sounds like you have got the wrong pills, I took those same pills for 10 yrs for a stomach ulcer, go back to the doctor
Asked by tess - 8 months ago
I all of a sudden developed hives mainly on my knees, elbows to my wrist...
I had hive issues for months and not sure what is causing it, but I am allergic to animals and we have two cats but never had hives with them...
Asked by Leelady - 3 months ago
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