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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is Zantac Used To

FDA gives tentative approval for generic Zantac syrup

October 02, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval for a generic form of Zantac syrup. Zantac syrup (ranitidine) is currently prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and other gastrointestinal disorders. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...to treat canker sores is not FDA-approved. 2. Can Zantac deplete sex drive in men? ... Read more »

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Acid Reflux Drugs and Cognitive Impairment: A Consumer's Perspective
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...blocking medications such as Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet and Zantac.   But what do these research... Read more »

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Ask Dr. Eisner: "Could it be throat cancer?"
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...having symptoms in my throat despite taking Tums and Zantac. I am a smoker – could it be... Read more »

Health Guide

H2 Receptor antagonists
Cimetidine; Tagamet; Ranitidine; Zantac; Famotidine, Pepcid; Nizatidine; Axid Symptoms Abnormal heartbeat Confusion Diarrhea ... Read more »
H2 Receptor antagonists
...typicallyused for reducing stomach acid. Alternative Names Cimetidine; Tagamet; Ranitidine; Zantac; Famotidine, Pepcid; Nizatidine; Axid Poisonous Ingredient ... Read more »
Barretts esophagus
Prevention Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux may prevent Barrett's esophagus. Read more »
H2 Receptor antagonists
Cimetidine; Tagamet; Ranitidine; Zantac; Famotidine, Pepcid; Nizatidine; Axid Home Treatment Seek immediate medical attention. DO NOT try to make... Read more »
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrocholoric acid is a clear, poisonous liquid. It is highly corrosive, which means it immediately causes severe damage, such as burning, on contact. This article discusses... Read more »

Medications

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Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

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Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

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Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

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Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

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Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

Related News

Forum: Which proton-pump inhibitor is best?
October 02, 2008

A group discussion about the side effects and efficacy of proton-pump inhibitors, including AcipHex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, and Zantac. Read summary »

Acid blockers like Nexium, Prevacid don't raise cancer risk
October 02, 2008

According to a study reported in the journal Gut, drugs that reduce stomach acid do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach.... Read summary »

Acid-reflux sufferers at risk for bacterial infection
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In a study of 18,000 patients, McGill University researchers found that those using a proton-pump inhibitor were three times as likely to suffer from... Read summary »

Mom's heartburn meds may up kids' asthma risk
October 03, 2008

Heartburn is a common problem among pregnant women, but a new study suggests that taking acid blockers such as Pepcid, Zantac, Nexium, and Protonix... Read summary »

Reflux, Parkinson's meds may slow seniors down
October 03, 2008

A class of drugs known as anticholinergics may cause seniors to "slow down" in their daily activities, two new studies suggest. Anticholinergics... Read summary »