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My 2 yr old's dr prescribed ranitidine in hopes of helping his raspy voice; it says to take before eating in am but could we do it at night instead?
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Both : Both. Ranitidine aka zantac (ranitidine) is a type 2 antihistamine. Normally histamine released is intended to bind with type 2 histamine receptors in stomach to stimulate acid secretion. Ranitidine competes with histamine for those receptors (think musical chairs) thereby reducing acid secretion. This inhibition is partial & temporary, lasting 4-12 hours, therefore dosing for children every 6-8 hours.
Answered 9/29/2016
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