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Ranitidine Uses And Length Of Treatment Millions of people haven take ranitidine and Zantac drugs for a variety of reasons, typically related to gastric and reflux problems.
Page last reviewed: 16 July Next review due: 16 July Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Related conditions Heartburn and acid reflux Indigestion Stomach ulcer. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter OTC ranitidine drugs from the market immediately.
This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine NDMA in ranitidine medications commonly known by the brand name Zantac. The agency has determined that the impurity in some ranitidine products increases over time and when stored at higher than room temperatures and may result in consumer exposure to unacceptable levels of this impurity.
As a result of this immediate market withdrawal request, ranitidine products will not be available for new or existing prescriptions or OTC use in the U. We make every effort to investigate potential health risks and provide our recommendations to the public based on the best available science. Consumers should stop taking any OTC ranitidine they may currently have. Patients taking prescription ranitidine should speak with their health care professional about other treatment options before stopping the medicine.
Multiple drugs are approved for the same or similar uses as ranitidine. Consumers should dispose of any ranitidine products properly , and not buy more of it including compounded ranitidine. Why are ranitidine products being withdrawn from the market? Will ranitidine be available again in the future? How should I dispose of my ranitidine?
What will happen to the ranitidine that manufacturers have in storage and not currently on store shelves? Will the manufactures have to dispose of it as well?
Are injectable forms of ranitidine impacted? Yes, all formulations of ranitidine are affected by this action. Are compounded ranitidine drugs impacted? How does this affect compounding of ranitidine products for animal use? Will FDA withdraw approvals of ranitidine new drug applications and abbreviated new drug applications? What will happen to ranitidine new drug and abbreviated new drug generic applications already submitted to FDA?
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