About Zantac Tablet 150mg
Zantac Tablet 150mg contained ranitidine, but its Pakistan registration was suspended in 2020 over safety concerns.
Zantac Tablet 150mg Historical Uses
- Was used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux
- Was used to treat and prevent peptic ulcers
- Was used to manage excess stomach acid conditions
- Was used before some endoscopic procedures to reduce stomach acid
Zantac Tablet 150mg Uses in Urdu
- معدے کی تیزابیت اور جلن کو کم کرنے کے لیے پہلے استعمال ہوتی تھی
- پیپٹک السر کے علاج اور روک تھام میں مددگار سمجھی جاتی تھی
- 2020 میں ڈریپ نے حفاظتی خدشات کی بنا پر اس کی رجسٹریشن معطل کر دی
- متبادل دوا کے لیے ڈاکٹر سے مشورہ کرنا ضروری ہے
Zantac Tablet 150mg formula
How to use Zantac Tablet 150mg?
- Do not purchase or use this medicine based on old habit or prior prescriptions
- Consult your physician before taking any acid-reducing medicine
- Ask your pharmacist to confirm the current approval status of any product before buying it
- Follow your physician's guidance on a suitable replacement medicine
Contraindications
- Known allergy to ranitidine or other H2-receptor blocking medicines rules out its use
- Not suitable for use given the suspended DRAP registration for ranitidine-containing products in Pakistan
- Avoid using any remaining stock without first confirming safety status with a physician
- Should not be taken as a substitute for a currently approved acid-reducing medicine
Risks and warnings
- DRAP registration status: ranitidine products had their Pakistan registration suspended in May 2020 over contamination found during storage
- Stray retail stock: some pharmacies may still show old listings; confirm current safety status with a doctor or pharmacist first
- Approved alternatives: your physician can prescribe a currently approved alternative such as famotidine or a proton pump inhibitor
- Self-medication: should be avoided; speak with a physician before switching or restarting any acid-reducing medicine
Zantac Tablet 150mg Historical Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rare liver function changes
Storage Conditions
- Do not use any remaining stock without medical advice
- If disposing of old stock, do so safely and not through household waste
- Keep out of reach of children
