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Wal-zan Product Label

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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Ranitidine 150 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride, USP 168 mg)


Purpose



Acid reducer


Uses



  • •relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
  • •prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages

Warnings



Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers


Do Not Use



  • •if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor
  • •with other acid reducers
  • •if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • •frequent chest pain
  • •frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
  • •unexplained weight loss
  • •nausea or vomiting
  • •stomach pain
  • •had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
  • •heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
  • •chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • •your heartburn continues or worsens
  • •you need to take this product for more than 14 days

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).


Directions



  • •adults and children 12 years and over:
    • •to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water
    • •to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
    • •can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours)
    • •children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Information



  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE CARTON OR PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS OPEN OR TORN.
  • •store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F)
  • •avoid excessive heat or humidity
  • •this product is sodium and sugar free

Inactive Ingredients



colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions?



call 1-800-406-7984


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WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED*

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MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Wal-Zan® 150

Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg/Acid Reducer

  • Prevents & relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion & sour stomach
  • 200 TABLETS

    Compare to Zantac 150® active ingredient‡‡

    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

    5114247/ORG115-F


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