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RANITIDINE BISMUTH CITRATE-ORAL, Tritec

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GENERIC NAME: RANITIDINE BISMUTH CITRATE - ORAL (ran-IT-uh-deen BIZZ-muth SYE-trate)

BRAND NAME(S): Tritec

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication in combination with clarithromycin is used to treat active duodenal ulcers related to infection (H pylori). Treating the infection may prevent your ulcer from reoccurring.

HOW TO USE: This medication is taken 1 tablet twice a day for 4 weeks along with clarithromycin 500mg 3 times a day for the first 2 weeks. Antacid and sucralfate can block the effect of this medication. If you are taking an antacid in addition to this medication, separate the doses of each medication by at least one half hour. If you are taking sucralfate in addition to this medication, take the medication two hours before the sucralfate. Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may delay healing of the ulcer and curing the infection (H pylori). Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual bleeding or bruising, pounding chest pain, rash, difficulty sleeping, mental changes, extreme weakness, itching, breathing trouble, stomach pain. A temporary, harmless dark tongue or stool can occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chest pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver or kidney problems, porphyria, other stomach problems (e.g., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies). Remember that all nonprescription/prescription aspirin and aspirin-type drugs can cause stomach irritation/ulcer. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. One ingredient in this product appears in breast milk. The effect on the nursing infant is not known. Consult your doctor.

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