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RANITIDINE 75MG-ORAL (cont.)

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: ketoconazole, itraconazole, triazolam. This medication is available in both prescription and over-the- counter formulations. Do not take both at the same time. Ranitidine may affect the results of certain medical/laboratory tests (e.g., urine protein). Be sure to tell your doctor you are taking ranitidine. All nonprescription/prescription aspirin or aspirin-like medicine can cause stomach irritation/ulcers. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stop- smoking programs, diet changes, and exercise to help treat and prevent heartburn.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.


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