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Why is this drug prescribed?

Because of the immunosupressant drugs you will be more prone to getting stomach irritation and stomach ulcers. Ranitidine treats and helps to prevent this by decreasing the amount of acid in your stomach.

How to take raniditine

Ranitdine is available as tablets or syrup.

The usual dose is 150mg (one tablet or 10ml syrup) twice a day.

What to do if you miss a dose

If you forget a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, miss out the forgotten dose and continue as normal.

Possible side effects of ranitidine

Side effects with ranitidine are rare, however as with all medicines they may occur. Possible side effects are headache, dizziness, skin rashes, decreased production of blood cells, changes in liver function and muscle discomfort.

Ranitidine is also known as Zantac