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Brand name: Zantac TM

Active ingredients: ranitidine

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has a recall notice on this product.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued an alert on ranitidine. For more information and the latest updates, see TGA's alert on ranitidine.

What it is used for

1. Short-term treatment of proven duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer, including intravenous use for prophylaxis against recurrent haemorrhage. 2. Maintenance treatment to reduce the risk of relapse in duodenal ulcer. 3. Maintenance treatment for periods up to one year to reduce the risk of relapse in patients with documented healing of benign gastric ulcer. 4. Treatment of gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). 5. Short-term symptomatic treatment of reflux oesophagitis unresponsive to conservative anti-reflux measures and simple drug therapies such as antacids. 6. Maintenance treatment to reduce the risk of relapse of reflux oesophagitis. 7. Treatment of scleroderma oesophagitis. The intravenous injection is indicated where oral treatment is inappropriate

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Store in a Dry Place
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, film-coated biconvex tablets, engraved on one side with "RAN 150" and plain on the other

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Do I need a prescription?

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 2 tablets (starter pack) pack
  • 6 tablets pack
  • 60 tablets pack

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 90 tablets (E) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient ranitidine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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