Zantac is a brand of medication used for the treatment of heartburn and acid reflux. The active ingredient in Zantac is ranitidine, which works by reducing the production of stomach acid.
Zantac was first launched in 1981 by GlaxoSmithKline.
It was one of the first H2 blockers to hit the market.
In September 2019, the FDA announced that it had detected low levels of a possible cancer-causing substance in Zantac and its generic equivalents. As a result, the drug has been pulled from the market in some countries.
Prilosec is a brand of medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. The active ingredient in Prilosec is omeprazole, which reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Nexium is a brand of medication used to treat GERD and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. The active ingredient in Nexium is esomeprazole, which works to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Prevacid is a brand of medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. The active ingredient in Prevacid is lansoprazole, which works to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Zantac 150 is an over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The active ingredient in Zantac 150 is ranitidine, which reduces the production of stomach acid.
Zantac 75 is an over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn and acid indigestion. The active ingredient in Zantac 75 is ranitidine, which reduces the production of stomach acid.
Zantac is used to treat heartburn and acid reflux caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
In September 2019, the FDA announced that it had detected low levels of a possible cancer-causing substance in Zantac and its generic equivalents. As a result, the drug has been pulled from the market in some countries.
The active ingredient in Zantac is ranitidine, which reduces the production of stomach acid.
Yes, Zantac is available over the counter in the form of Zantac 150 and Zantac 75.
Common side effects of Zantac include headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea or vomiting.