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Brand Names: Zantac
See also: Ranitidine Prescription

What is Ranitidine HCL? Over-the-counter ranitidine is an H2 blocker. It is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. Ranitidine is also available in prescription strength dosing. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

44 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ranitidine HCL.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 25 56%
General health 7 15%
Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD) 5 11%
Stomach pain 1 2%
Heart burn 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Ranitidine HCL.

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  0 mg none 1 mg day 3 other day 4 tps. day 25 mg day 30 mg day 75 mg day 40 mg day 75 mg day 150 mg day 225 mg day 300 mg day 300 day 600 mg day
  3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 14 Number of Patients: 14 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Ranitidine HCL or how long patients were taking Ranitidine HCL before stopping.

Currently taking Ranitidine HCL

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
1
1
3
21

Stopped taking Ranitidine HCL

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
2
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Ranitidine HCL (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 3 60% Course of treatment ended: 60%
Not indicated 2 40% Not indicated: 40%
Other 1 20% Other: 20%


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