Ranitidine Tablets, USP
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)
Ranitidine 150 mg
PURPOSE
Acid reducer
USE(S)
◾ 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 ◾ if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
◾ 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 ◾ frequent chest pain ◾ frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn ◾ unexplained weight loss ◾ nausea or vomiting ◾ stomach pain
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF
◾ your heartburn continues or worsens ◾ you need to take this product for more than 14 days
PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING
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) ◾ do not chew tablet (for cool mint tablets only) ◾ children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
· safety sealed: do not use if carton is opened or if printed foil inner seal on bottle is torn or missing
· store between 20°and 25°C (68°and 77°F)
· protect from excessive moisture and light
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
For 150 mg:croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol,talcum, titanium dioxide For 150 mg cool mint:acacia, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue No. 1,magnesium stearate, menthol, microcrystalline cellulose,polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talcum, titanium dioxide