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Zantac

Ranitidine

Intended to relieve gastric acidity to support mucosal tissue recovery and target acid reflux symptoms.

Active ingredient
Ranitidine
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
150mg · 300mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zantac, depending on stock.

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

intended to relieve gastric acidity to support mucosal tissue recovery and target acid reflux symptoms.

Mechanism of action

Reversibly inhibits histamine at H2 receptors on parietal cells, lowering baseline and stimulated acid volume output.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category B: Safety verified in human clinical databases. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.

What you will receive

Zantac is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ranitidine is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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