Comparing Ranitidine vs Zantac

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Prescription and OTC Ranitidine was an acid-suppressing agent that was used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders, including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. Headaches were the most common side... View more	Prescription and OTC Zantac was an acid-suppressing agent that was used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders, including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. Headaches were the most common side effect... View more	Related suggestions GERD Omeprazole Pantoprazole Famotidine Nexium Protonix Prilosec Stomach Ulcer Omeprazole Pantoprazole Sucralfate Protonix Carafate Famotidine Indigestion Omeprazole Famotidine Prilosec Prilosec OTC Pepto-Bismol Pepcid Erosive Esophagitis Omeprazole Pantoprazole Nexium Protonix Famotidine Dexilant Popular comparisons Ranitidine vs cimetidine
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Ratings & Reviews
Ranitidine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 163 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.	Zantac has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Nausea (8.0%) Dizziness (3.7%) Headaches (3.7%) Bloating (3.1%) Swelling (3.1%) Upset stomach (3.1%) Vomiting (3.1%) View all Ranitidine side effects	Nausea (8.4%) Vomiting (6.0%) Headaches (3.6%) Swelling (3.6%) View all Zantac side effects
Drug Class
H2 antagonists	H2 antagonists
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.	We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.
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Dosage Forms
Injectable solution Oral capsule Oral syrup Oral tablet	Injectable solution Oral syrup
Brand Names
Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Deprizine, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more	Other ranitidine brands include: Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Deprizine, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
2.5 hours	2.5 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B Category B No proven risk in humans See the full pregnancy warnings document.	B Category B No proven risk in humans See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 149 drugs are known to interact with Ranitidine: 12 major drug interactions (38 brand and generic names) 70 moderate drug interactions (265 brand and generic names) 67 minor drug interactions (666 brand and generic names)	A total of 149 drugs are known to interact with Zantac: 12 major drug interactions (38 brand and generic names) 70 moderate drug interactions (265 brand and generic names) 67 minor drug interactions (666 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.	No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
GI bleeding Porphyria Hemodialysis Liver disease PKU Renal dysfunction	GI bleeding Porphyria Hemodialysis Liver disease PKU Renal dysfunction
First Approval Date
June 09, 1983	June 09, 1983
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group
Patient Resources
Ranitidine uses	Zantac uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
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