Ranitidine Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE: The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
USES:
Ranitidine is a histamine blocker used to treat and
prevent ulcers. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). This medicine may also be used
to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
HOW
TO USE: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. ANTACIDS MAY BE USED
with this medicine unless directed otherwise by your
doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away
from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
PRECAUTIONS:
IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY,
OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you
know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine
alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen
your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE
IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor
or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE
EFFECTS : A SIDE EFFECT, that may go away during
treatment, is headache. If it continues, or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
MISSED
DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a
missed one.
STORAGE:
Store Ranitidine at room temperature and away from excess
heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
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