Comparing Ranitidine vs Dexilant
Ranitidine | Dexilant |
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Ranitidine | Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) |
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Prescription and OTC
Ranitidine was an acid-suppressing agent that was used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders, including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. Headaches were the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Erosive Esophagitis, Barrett's Esophagus, GERD. Dexilant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ranitidine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 163 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Dexilant has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 204 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: ranitidine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Dexilant side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Deprizine, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
2.5 hours |
2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with ranitidine:
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A total of 137 drugs are known to interact with Dexilant:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
June 09, 1983 |
January 30, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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