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What is the difference between zantac (ranitidine) and losec please?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Losec (omeprazole) Zantc: Losec (omeprazole) is Omeprazole and zantac is ranitidine. They both help reduce stomach acid. Zantac is milder and probably faster acting. Otherwise they are similar.

Answered 9/28/2016

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