Acid Relief

Generic Name: ranitidine
Dosage Form: tablet

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 22, 2020.

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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Ranitidine 75 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride 84 mg)

Purpose

Acid reducer

Uses

• relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
• prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and beverages

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers

Do not use

• if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
• with other acid reducers

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• frequent chest pain
• frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• unexplained weight loss
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain
• had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition
• heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• your heartburn continues or worsens
• you need to take this product for more than 14 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years and over:
• to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
• to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
• can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours)
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
• store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
• avoid excessive heat or humidity
• this product is sugar free

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, diethyl phthalate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

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Acid Relief

Ranitidine Tablets USP, 75 mg

Acid Reducer

One Tablet Prevents & Relieves

Heartburn Associated with Acid Indigestion & Sour Stomach

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