Ranitidine Tablets
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
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
◾ kidney disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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
◾ do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn.
◾ do not use if printed foil under bottle cap is open or torn ◾ store at 20 0-25 0C (68 0-77 0F)
◾ avoid excessive heat or humidity ◾ this product is sodium and sugar free
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
Read the directions and warnings before use.
Keep the carton. It contains important information including tips for managing heartburn.
Tips for managing heartburn
•Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating
•Do not eat late at night, or just before bedtime
•Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty andfried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, even some fruits and vegetables.
•Eat slowly and do not eat big meals
•if you are overweight, lose weight
•if you smoke, quit smoking
•Raise the head of your bed
•Wear loose fitting clothing around your stomach