Brand Name
Apo-Ranitidine
Common Name
ranitidine
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 00733059 | APO-RANITIDINE 150MG TABLET |
| 00733067 | APO-RANITIDINE 300MG TABLET |
| 02230507 | APO-RANITIDINE 75MG TABLET |
| 02280833 | APO-RANITIDINE 15MG/ML ORAL SOLUTION |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists. Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer and heartburn pain or to assist in healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat a condition associated with large amounts of stomach acid secretion known as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of ranitidine ranges from 150 mg daily to 300 mg twice daily depending on the condition being treated. Ranitidine may be taken with or without food.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Oral Solution
Each mL of clear, peppermint flavoured oral solution contains ranitidine HCl equivalent to ranitidine 15 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, hypromellose, peppermint oil, potassium phosphate, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate dibasic and sorbitol solution.
Tablets
150 mg
Each round, white, round, film-coated tablet, identified "APO" over "150" on one side and plain on the other, contains ranitidine 150 mg (as the hydrochloride). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol 3350, titanium dioxide and vanillin.
300 mg
Each capsule-shaped, white, film-coated tablet, identified "APO300" on one side and plain on the other, contains ranitidine 300 mg (as the hydrochloride). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol 3350, titanium dioxide and vanillin.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Ranitidine should not be taken by anyone with an allergy to:
- ranitidine or any other H2 antagonist (e.g., cimetidine, famotidine)
- any of the ingredients of the medication
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