A 47-year-old member asked:
how long am i supposed to take gastritis ranitidine for?
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Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
As long as: As long as you need it, but you should really try to find out what is causing the problem. For example, regular use of nsaids may be a cause.
Answered on Nov 7, 2013
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Howard Brown answered
26 years experience Gastroenterology
Antral gastritis : Depending on the PPI medication orH2 blocker used (such as zantac) it may take as much as 4 to 6 weeks. Be patient for a little while
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Time for a change...: Zantac (ranitidine) in doses less than 100mg (otc dosing is 75mg) effectively inhibits basal & nighttime acid output by the stomach. However, food-sti ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Laura Anissian answered
21 years experience Internal Medicine
May take longer: I would give it a week to work, if not, then you may need a different medication. Was this rec by your doctor?
A female asked:
Dr. George Valdez answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
More info: it depends on what caused the gastritis. did your doctor check for h pylori infection, or do endoscopy? Usually over-the-counter Nexium (esomeprazole) ... Read More
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