Medication info

Ranitidine Tablet 75mg (Ranitidine Hydrochloride)

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Ranitidine Hydrochloride›84mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)테라젠이텍스
Appearance
Pink round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201402056 · Notified 2014.04.30

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.04.30. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of excess stomach acid and heartburn
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For those aged 16 and older, 1 tablet (75mg) once, and up to 2 tablets (150mg) per day can be taken.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)테라젠이텍스

Efficacy & effects

Relief of excess stomach acid and heartburn

  • Excess stomach acid
  • heartburn
  • belching
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This medication is used to relieve digestive symptoms such as excess stomach acid, heartburn, and belching.

How to take

Adult dose

For those aged 16 and older, 1 tablet (75mg) once, and up to 2 tablets (150mg) per day can be taken.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by anyone who has had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients. If you have difficulty swallowing food or experience pain while swallowing, or if you have vomiting blood or blood in your stool, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If heartburn symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are accompanied by dizziness, cold sweat, or lightheadedness, you should also consult an expert. If you experience pain in the chest or shoulders and shortness of breath, if chest pain occurs frequently, or if you have unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, you must consult a doctor before taking this medication. Individuals taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, those with a history of drug allergies, those with kidney or liver function problems, elderly patients, and those with a history of acute porphyria should consult an expert before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as it passes through the placenta, and nursing mothers should also be cautious since this medication can be transmitted through breast milk. This medication can interact with other drugs, and especially when taken with certain medications, dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary, so consult your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult an expert. This medication should not be taken continuously for more than 14 days. If serious side effects occur, such as hives, rash, difficulty breathing, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, heart problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, or neurological abnormalities, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. This medication may mask symptoms of stomach cancer, so it is advisable to use it only temporarily for symptom relief. It is safest not to take this medication with certain antacids or alcoholic beverages. In case of overdose, appropriate treatment such as vomiting or gastric lavage is needed, and if necessary, blood dialysis can be performed to remove the drug. If you notice changes in your condition after taking the medication, consult an expert immediately, and elderly patients or those with chronic lung disease or diabetes should be cautious as the risk of pneumonia may increase. This medication may cause false-positive results in urine protein tests, so you should inform the tester. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container sealed to maintain the quality of the medication.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, shock (anaphylactic shock), bronchospasm, hypotension, chest pain, agranulocytosis, elevated serum creatinine levels, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, bone marrow failure, aplastic anemia, hypoplastic anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, eosinophilia, liver dysfunction (elevated AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP), hepatitis, bradycardia, heart block, tachycardia, vasculitis, pancreatitis, seizures,

Mild side effects

Rash, fever, thrombocytopenia, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, blurred vision, involuntary movements, consciousness disorders, gynecomastia, excessive milk secretion, reversible erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, joint pain, muscle pain, alopecia, skin itching, glossitis, do not take with alcohol, consult before and during changes in body function

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container protected from light. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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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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