Question 1

does ranitidine help with gas pains? i've had them under my right rib for 15 hours straight just took a pill &its kinda going away not all the way yet

Accepted Answer

Ranitidine: Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and other conditions that produce too much acid. Over-the-counter ranitidine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion. It is an H2 blocker.

Question 2

does ranitidine help gas excess?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Ranitidine lowers stomach acid product by selectively blocking the histamine H2 receptor and can be effective treating stomach upset. It does not affect gas production.

Question 3

for normal gas problem, can i take ranitidine while on accutane-20mg?

Accepted Answer

Ranitidine: Yes you can take ranitidine while on accutane.

Question 4

can i take, tums, zantac (ranitidine) and gas x all together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you need to, but usually one or the other is all you need. If it is not working, make appointment with a gastroenterologist.

Question 5

will pepcid or zantac (ranitidine) relieve the gas caused by my anti-inflammatory medication diclofenac?

Accepted Answer

No: these medications will not relieve gas per se, but will help relieve stomach acid which can help protect the stomach as dicloenac can be bothersome to the stomach lining

Question 6

i do have heartburn and gas problems because of acidity. i am facing this issue since last 3 weeks. had tried gelusil and zantac (ranitidine).. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole: I would try a two week course of omeprazole. If still have trouble test for hpylori in the stomach.

Question 7

can i take pantoprazole-nexium) a year beyond  expiration date.  i've tried zantac (ranitidine) for gers and am getting lot of gas pains.  endoscopy in 2 1/2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

You better don't: Any medication has so named shelf life. That mean that medication still answer to its chemical specification and expected pharmacological effect. Beyond that time point is uncertainty. You may not expect adequate effect from expired medication. There might be potential problems as well. I'd not advise you to take your chances. Go and get new prescription.

Question 8

my husband had stomach pains at the top of the belly area at the centre. he took gas tablets and zantac (ranitidine) and pudin hara pearls. he got an ease  but it ?

Accepted Answer

What is the question: He may have gastritis, but if the pain keeps recurring, he should consult his doctor or gastroenterologist.

Question 9

feel like there's a pin in my stomach. i have successfully weaned of prilosec and am now on zantac (ranitidine) 75 once a day. i'm so constipated and the gas hurts?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure: of your question...you might help that constipation by increasing your fluid intake! Plain water is ok but if you like juice Apricot and Pear juice are natural "laxatives" (Prune juice being the "classic" Congrats on being able to discontinue Prilosec!!!
Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 10

she is on zantac (ranitidine) for 5 days..has gas..can zantac (ranitidine) cause gas? is it safe to take gas x or beano with zantac (ranitidine)?  and is tums ok to take with zantac (ranitidine)? thanks

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Zantac (ranitidine) probably not causing the gas, tums or gas meds can be taken with zantac (ranitidine). Excessive gas may be from malabsorption of the food. Consult wtih your pediatrician

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Does ranitidine help with gas pains? i've had them under my right rib for 15 hours straight just took a pill &its kinda going away not all the way yet

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Does ranitidine help gas excess?

A member asked:

For normal gas problem, can i take ranitidine while on accutane-20mg?

A member asked:

Can i take, tums, zantac (ranitidine) and gas x all together?

A member asked:

Will pepcid or zantac (ranitidine) relieve the gas caused by my anti-inflammatory medication diclofenac?

A member asked:

I do have heartburn and gas problems because of acidity. i am facing this issue since last 3 weeks. had tried gelusil and zantac (ranitidine).. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can i take pantoprazole-nexium) a year beyond expiration date. i've tried zantac (ranitidine) for gers and am getting lot of gas pains. endoscopy in 2 1/2 weeks?

A member asked:

My husband had stomach pains at the top of the belly area at the centre. he took gas tablets and zantac (ranitidine) and pudin hara pearls. he got an ease but it ?

A member asked:

Feel like there's a pin in my stomach. i have successfully weaned of prilosec and am now on zantac (ranitidine) 75 once a day. i'm so constipated and the gas hurts?

A member asked:

She is on zantac (ranitidine) for 5 days..has gas..can zantac (ranitidine) cause gas? is it safe to take gas x or beano with zantac (ranitidine)? and is tums ok to take with zantac (ranitidine)? thanks

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