Zantac 75
Purpose of Zantac 75
Zantac 75, Zantac Maximum Strength, and Zantac Maximum Strength 150 Cool Mint are over-the-counter medications used to prevent and to treat heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach.
Active Ingredients
Zantac 75: Ranitidine 75 mg
Zantac Maximum Strength and Zantac Maximum Strength 150 Cool Mint: Ranitidine 150 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Zantac 75 and Zantac Maximum Strength:
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, synthetic red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Zantac Maximum Strength 150 Cool Mint:
Carrageenan, FD&C blue no.1, flavors, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, sucralose, and titanium dioxide
Zantac 75 FDA Warning
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine 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 reducer
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- 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
- frequent chest pain
- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Stop use and consult a physician if:
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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
Zantac 75, Zantac Maximum Strength, and Zantac Maximum Strength 150 Cool Mint:
For 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).
- Do not chew tablet.
Pediatric Use
Zantac 75, Zantac Maximum Strength, and Zantac Maximum Strength 150 Cool Mint:
For children under 12 years, ask a doctor.
Other Information About Zantac 75
- Blister: do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn.
- Bottle: do not use if printed foil under bottle cap is open or torn.
- Store at room temperature between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF).
- Avoid excessive heat or humidity.
- This product is sodium and sugar free.