FDA Label for Ranitidine

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Ranitidine Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Fred's Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Ranitidine 75 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride USP, 84 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 eating or drinking 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

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 400, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions?



Call 1-800-406-7984


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freds®

Ranitidine Tablets, USP 75 mg

Acid Reducer

Regular Strength

Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Associated with Acid Indigestion & Sour Stomach

30 Tablets

Compare to Active Ingredient of Zantac 75®

DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's, Inc.

5102619/0513


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