Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Tablets (Pfizer Consumer Healthcare)

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

(in each tablet):      Purpose:

Ranitidine 150 mg      Acid reducer

(as ranitidine hydrochloride 168 mg)

Uses:

• relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
• prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by 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 you have

• 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 a doctor if

• your heartburn continues or worsens
• you need to take this product for more than 14 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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)
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Information:   · do not use if foil under bottle cap or individual blister unit is open or torn · store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) · avoid excessive heat or humidity · this product is sugar free

Inactive Ingredients:    hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, synthetic red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, triacetin

How Supplied:    Available in boxes of 8 and 50 tablets.

Questions? call 1-800-223-0182 , weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM EST

Dist: Pfizer CONSUMER HEALTHCARE

Morris Plains, NJ 07950 USA

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