Medication info

GIAGIJEONG 75 mg (Ranitidine Hydrochloride)

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Ranitidine Hydrochloride›84mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
부광약품(주)
Appearance
Apricot-colored round film-coated tablet
Packaging
20 tablets (10 tablets/foil x 2)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201207012 · Approved 2012.09.28

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of excessive stomach acid and heartburn
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For individuals aged 16 and older, take 1 tablet (75 mg) at a time, up to 2 tablets (150 mg) per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
부광약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of excessive stomach acid and heartburn

  • Excessive stomach acid
  • heartburn
  • belching
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Used for gastrointestinal-related symptoms such as excessive stomach acid, heartburn, and belching.

How to take

Adult dose

For individuals aged 16 and older, take 1 tablet (75 mg) at a time, up to 2 tablets (150 mg) per day.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by someone who has had an allergic reaction to any of its components. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have difficulty swallowing food, pain when swallowing, or experience vomiting blood or blood in the stool. If heartburn persists for more than 3 months or occurs with dizziness, cold sweats, or lightheadedness, you should also consult a professional. Consultation is needed before taking this medication if you experience chest or shoulder pain accompanied by shortness of breath or frequent chest pain. If unexpected weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain occurs, consult a professional immediately. Patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, those with a history of drug allergies, kidney or liver function issues, the elderly, or individuals with a history of acute porphyria should always consult a professional before use. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before use, as this medication can be transmitted through the placenta or breast milk. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, consult a professional to check if dosage adjustments or cessation of use are necessary. If symptoms worsen or persist during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Do not use this medication continuously for more than 14 days, and discontinue use immediately and consult a professional if serious allergic reactions or abnormalities in blood, liver, nerves, skin, etc., occur. This medication may mask the symptoms of stomach cancer and should only be used temporarily for symptom relief. Due to potential reduced absorption with certain specific medications, ensure there is an appropriate time interval between doses, and immediate treatment is necessary in case of overdose. Do not take with alcoholic beverages, and consult a professional if there are any changes in bodily functions after administration. Elderly patients or those with chronic lung disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems may be at increased risk of pneumonia when using this medication, so caution is needed. This medication may cause false positive results in urine protein tests. It should be stored out of reach of children, and in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • angioedema
  • shock (anaphylaxis)
  • chest pain
  • bronchospasm
  • hypotension
  • elevated serum creatinine levels
  • aplastic anemia
  • agranulocytosis
  • hemolytic anemia
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  • eosinophilia
  • hepatitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Lyell's syndrome
  • heart block
  • acute interstitial nephritis
  • rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

Rash, fever, abnormal blood counts (eosinophilia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow suppression, etc.), liver dysfunction (elevated AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP levels), bradycardia, atrioventricular block, tachycardia, vasculitis, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, heaviness in the head, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, blurred vision, involuntary movement disorders, altered consciousness,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It's important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Apricot-colored round film-coated tablet

Package unit

20 tablets (10 tablets/foil x 2)

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Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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