Ranitidine is a generic name for the brand name Zantac. It is
prescribe for blocking the histamine action on stomach cell and
decrease the acid production in stomach. Ranitidine - Zantac is
used for the treatment of ulcer pain in stomach. It also stops
the recurrence of the ulcer when one takes small doses for a
longer period of time. Doctor may prescribe higher doses for the
treatment of tenderness in esophagus which has resulted in from
acid reflux and heartburn during ulcer. It can be taken with or
even without meals. With more than 200 million Zantac
prescriptions written in the US since 1983 also available in UK,
Canada and Australia. You can order and buy online or can
purchase it from any medical store. Although this drug cannot be
purchased without a registered prescription.
Generic Name: Ranitidine
Brand Name: Zantac
It is available in three forms, Tablets (150 mg, 300 mg),
Capsules (150 mg, 300 mg) and Syrup (15 mg/ml). it is require to
store Ranitidine at normal temperature in an air tight jar.
Zantac is available by prescription in tablet, capsule, and
liquid form, all taken orally. It is also available as an
injectable liquid. The typical oral dosage is 150 mg or 10 ml,
which may be prescribed in a single dose at bedtime or divided
into two smaller doses usually taken immediately after meals.
Effectiveness is usually apparent after four to six weeks. To
treat milder acid indigestion and stomach upset, an
over-the-counter form is available in tablets of 75 mg.
Ranitidine is known to be a very powerful drug and cause some
side effects that can affect kidneys and liver so low dosage is
required. Some of the other drugs
are
hexetidine,
ethotoin,
benserazide
