Ranitidine (Terry White Chemists)
What it is used for
DUODENAL ULCER: short-term treatment of proven duodenal ulcer, maintenance treatment to reduce the risk of relapse in duodenal ulcer. GASTRIC ULCER: short-term treatment of proven gastric ulcer, maintenance treatment for periods up to one year to reduce the risk of relapse in patients with documented healing of benign gastric ulcer. REFLUX OESOPHAGITIS: Short-term symptomatic treatment of reflux oesophagitis unresponsive to conservative antireflux measures and simple drug therapies such as antacids. Maintenance treatment to reduce risk of relapse of reflux oesophagitis. SCLERODERMA OESOPHAGITIS: Treatment of scleroderma oesophagitis. ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME: Treatment of gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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.
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
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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.
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.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Visual appearance
White to off white, round, biconvex tablets. Scored on one side and marked ‘RAN” over “150” on the other side.
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