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Ranitidine(zantac)300mg for short time use ok for reflux, 2yr after heart op for mitral valve repair?top h2 have recently been withdrawn in the uk
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Zantac (ranitidine) works 4 GERD: Zantac (ranitidine) was the leading drug in the world when introduced in the early 1980's to treat indigestion. Conventional prescription doses were 300mg twice daily. The drug is effective in suppressing acid, but when used longterm can promote tolerance (so that larger doses are needed over time to block acid). Current over-the-counter dosing is 75mgs. Take along with behavior & diet aimed at reducing gerd.
Answered 3/20/2015
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