Is it safe to take zantac while breastfeeding? Would there be any side effects on breastfed babies?

Zantac (Ranitidine) passes into breast milk. Do not take Zantac without telling the doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Ranitidine is excreted into human milk in concentrations exceeding those found in plasma. While the effects of small amounts of ranitidine on the nursing infant have not been studied.It is recommended that caution be used when taking Zantac while breast feeding.

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Zantac Dosing for Duodenal Ulcers
When treating a duodenal ulcer, the recommended Zantac dosage is usually
Zantac 150 mg twice daily or Zantac 300 mg once daily in the evening. After the ulcer is healed, the dose to prevent future ulcers is typically Zantac 150 mg once daily at bedtime.

Zantac Dosing for Stomach Ulcers
For treating a stomach ulcer, the dose of Zantac doctors often recommend is Zantac 150 mg twice daily. After the ulcer has healed, the dose to prevent ulcers from returning is typically Zantac 150 mg once daily at bedtime.

Zantac Dosing for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
The dosage of Zantac used to treat GERD is typically Zantac 150 mg twice daily.

Zantac Dosing for Erosive Esophagitis
The dose of Zantac used for treating erosive esophagitis is usually Zantac 150 mg four times a day. Once healed, the dose for preventing it from returning is typically Zantac 150 mg twice daily.

Zantac Dosing for Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
The Zantac dosage that doctors recommend for these conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) is usually Zantac 150 mg twice daily. If needed, the healthcare provider may increase the dose of Zantac for people with these conditions or recommend that they take it more frequently.

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