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• Using Generic Zantac may increase your risk of developing pneumonia. Symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain, fever, feeling short of breath, and coughing up green or yellow mucus.
• Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of developing pneumonia.
• Do not use this medication if you are allergic to this medication.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or porphyria.
• Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart attack.
• Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a general ill feeling.
• Generic Zantac granules and effervescent tablets must be dissolved in water before you take them.

Dose

• Take Generic Zantac exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Your doctor may recommend an antacid to help relieve pain.
• Carefully follow your doctor's directions about the type of antacid to use, and when to use it.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the Generic Zantac effervescent tablet, and do not allow it to dissolve on your tongue.
• The 25-milligram effervescent tablet must be dissolved in at least 1 teaspoon of water before swallowing.
• The150-milligram effervescent tablet should be dissolved in 6 to 8 ounces of water.

Side Effects

• headache
• constipation
• diarrhea.
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain

Precautions

• Using Generic Zantac may increase your risk of developing pneumonia.
• Symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain, fever, feeling short of breath, and coughing up green or yellow mucus.
• alk with your doctor about your specific risk of developing pneumonia
• Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
• Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking Generic Zantac.

Warnings

• Keep all appointments with your doctor.
• It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
• You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.
• It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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