Zantac
Ranitidine tablets for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers. It lowers the amount of acid the stomach produces.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Ranitidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg · 300mg
This listing uses Zantac as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zantac vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zantac details
- Alternative names
- ranitidine
- Therapeutic class
- H2 Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Atazanavir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over one month of age, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
history of ranitidine-induced acute porphyria; hypersensitivity to H2 antagonists
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; thrombocytopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ranitidine tablets for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers. It lowers the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly inhibits histamine at H2 receptors on parietal cells, lowering baseline and stimulated acid volume output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Zantac is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ranitidine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.