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.