Zantac Relief Extra Strength



 
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Zantac Relief Extra Strength - Basic Information

 

Indication of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

Short-term treatment and relapse prevention of: -ulcers in the stomach and duodenum inflammation of the oesophagus caused by reflux Chem mart Ranitidine is also used to treat a disease called gastrinoma and inflammation of the oesophagus caused by an autoimmune disease called scleroderma.

Action of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are caused (or worsened) by too much acid in the stomach. Ranitidine is a drug that blocks acid production by special cells in the stomach. Reducing the acid helps treat the symptoms of ulcers and reflux, and also helps the ulcers to heal. Ranitidine is helpful in preventing these problems from coming back as well.

Dose Advice of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

Acute gastric/duodenal ulcer - 300mg at bedtime or 150mg twice daily (morning and bedtime) for 4 weeks.Maintenance: (for one year) Duodenal ulcer: - 150mg at bedtime (300mg for smokers) Gastric ulcer: - 150mg at bedtime Gastrinoma: - 150mg three times daily, increasing to 600-900mg daily if necessary Oesophagitis: - 300mg at bedtime or 150mg twice daily in acute stages - 150mg twice daily for maintenance

Schedule of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

S4

Common side effects of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

Mild skin rash Constipation or diarrhoea  Abdominal discomfort or pain DizzinessHeadacheTiredness Muscle and joint aches

Uncommon side effects of Zantac Relief Extra Strength:

Increased or decreased heart rate or irregular beats  Insomnia  Vertigo  Hair loss Reduced sex drive or impotence (rare) Severely ill patients may suffer a number of nervous effects such as: Agitation & Confusion DepressionHallucinations


GN: Ranitidine hydrochloride