Zantac AR

Who is Zantac AR for ?

Zantac AR is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Zantac AR also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. Zantac AR is available with and without a prescription. Zantac AR is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Zantac AR also is used to treat recurrent ulcers following surgery and for bleeding in the stomach area caused by ulcers or gastritis. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using Zantac AR for your condition.

Zantac AR is a histamine-2 receptor blocker, or H2-blocker. It works in the stomach on a pump that releases hydrochloric acid when stimulated by histamine. Zantac AR prevents histamine from stimulating this pump, thereby reducing the amount of acid that is released into the stomach.

When should I be careful taking Zantac AR ?

Before taking Zantac AR,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Ranitidine or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease or acute porphyria.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Zantac AR, call your doctor.

Zantac AR Side Effects

Although side effects from Zantac AR are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• diarrhea
• stomach pain