It works by reducing stomach acid and is commonly used to relieve indigestion, heartburn, and treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers of the stomach and intestines.
Ranitidine is sold over the counter under popular brand names such as Rantac, Zinetac, and Aciloc.
While India has thus far refrained from banning ranitidine, it was removed from the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in 2022, and multiple safety advisories were issued.
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