Zantac
Ranitidine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zantac is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Ranitidine. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Ranitidine
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 150mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 150mg مرتين يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: يفضّل قبل الوجبة بـ 30 دقيقة
Medical Overview
Zantac is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Ranitidine. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Zantac (ranitidine) was withdrawn worldwide (2019-2020), including Jordan, over NDMA impurity concerns forming in the molecule itself. Do not buy any remaining or online stock. Modern replacements: famotidine for occasional heartburn, PPIs (pantoprazole/omeprazole) for chronic reflux and ulcers.
Uses / Indications
- Heartburn
- GERD
- ulcer
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- لم تكن آثاره اليومية سبب السحب (كانت خفيفة: صداع
- دوخة
- إمساك أو إسهال) — السبب شائبة NDMA التراكمية المكتشفة بالمادة ذاتها. لا داعي للهلع لمن استخدمه سابقاً: الجهات الرقابية وصفت الخطر بالمنخفض تراكمياً
- لكن قرار الإيقاف كان الأسلم.
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- الدواء مسحوب عالمياً — موانع استخدامه اليوم عملياً: توفره نفسه. أي عبوات قديمة متبقية بالبيت: تخلص منها بأمان (سلّمها لصيدلية) ولا تستخدمها.
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- إن وجدت «زانتاك» يباع اليوم بأي قناة فهذا مخزون منتهٍ أو مقلد — لا تقترب منه. حرقتك المزمنة تستحق خطة حديثة أفضل مما كان زانتاك يقدمه أصلاً: احجز مع طبيب جهاز هضمي عبر كلينكس جو وودّع الحموضة بعلاج هذا العقد لا العقد الماضي.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- غير ذي صلة عملياً بعد السحب. بدائله لكل تداخل: فاموتيدين شبه خالٍ من التداخلات
- وبانتوبرازول الأقل تداخلاً بين مثبطات المضخة.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zantac?
Zantac contains Ranitidine and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zantac?
Catalog dosing information includes: 150mg مرتين يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zantac?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zantac be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.