ZANTAC^® tablets work by reducing the production of excess stomach acid, which causes the burning and discomfort of heartburn and acid indigestion. ZANTAC^® provides fast relief, treatment and prevention, day or night, of the following symptoms:

• Heartburn
• Acid indigestion
• Upset or sour stomach

ZANTAC^® can be taken either in response to heartburn symptoms or prior to meal consumption to help prevent heartburn. ZANTAC^® can be taken with or without food.

You can get Zantac^® in 2 strengths – 75mg and Maximum Strength 150mg. It’s also available in Cool Mint 150mg. The cool mint provides an instant soothing minty cooling sensation while ZANTAC^® prevents future symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion. Learn more about our products here .

Common side effects that have occurred with ZANTAC^® include headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking ZANTAC^® if you:

• Have a stomach or duodenal ulcer
• Are taking a prescription medicine for stomach ulcer or any other prescription drugs
• Have heart problems
• Have liver problems
• Have diabetes
• Have lung disease
• Have a weakened immune system
• Have kidney disease
• Have chest pain
• Have difficulty or pain on swallowing, experience choking or continuous stomach pain or discomfort
• Are nauseous, have severe vomiting, or have bloody or black stools
• Have heartburn that is frequent (> 3 times per week) and/or unusually severe
• Have had heartburn for over 3 months
• Suffer from porphyria (a rare blood disorder)
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), (because these medicines may be causing your symptoms) or other medications
• Experience unintended weight loss
• Are over 40 years of age and are experiencing new or recently changed symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion
• Have any other illness, or are taking any prescription medicines, for which you are seeing a doctor regularly
• Are under 16 years of age.

Note: Do not take ZANTAC^® tablets if you are allergic to ranitidine or any of the ingredients in ZANTAC^®.

Children 16 years and older can take ZANTAC^®. Before giving ZANTAC^® to children younger than 16 years of age, consult with your healthcare professional.

Adults and children 16 years and older: Take one tablet swallowed whole with a glass of water when symptoms appear, day or night. If symptoms persist for more than 1 hour or return after 1 hour, a second tablet may be taken. The maximum dosage is 2 tablets in a 24-hour period.

For prevention of symptoms brought on by consuming food or beverages, 1 tablet should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before eating a meal or consuming beverages expected to cause symptoms. Consult your doctor if symptoms get worse or continue after 14 days of treatment. ZANTAC^® and antacids should be taken one hour apart.

Contact your doctor if the following occur while taking or after taking ZANTAC^® as the following may be symptoms of a serious reaction/condition:

• If you experience heartburn with light-headedness, or frequent wheezing
• If you have chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to neck, arms, or shoulders.

Keep in a safe place out of reach and sight of children. Store between 15 and 30°C. Avoid excessive humidity.