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Zantac (ranitidine) is prescribed for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer and active benign gastric ulcer, and as maintenance therapy for gastric or duodenal ulcer, at a reduced dosage, after the ulcer has healed. It is also used for the treatment of conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and systemic mastocytosis, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (backflow of acid stomach contents) and for healing--and maintaining healing of--erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation of the esophagus).

Do not take Zantac (ranitidine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Zantac (ranitidine) or to similar medications.

Before using Zantac (ranitidine), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure

Use Zantac (ranitidine) with caution if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have phenylketonuria

Other: Sleepiness, slow heartbeat, swollen face and throat, vague feeling of bodily discomfort, vertigo, yellow eyes and skin

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Zantac (ranitidine) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Zantac (ranitidine) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Zantac (ranitidine). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Store Zantac (ranitidine) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.