Zantac Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Zantac Tablet

Generic nameRanitidine
Drug classHistamine H2-receptor antagonist
FormsTablet (75 mg), Tablet (150 mg, Maximum Strength), Cool Mint flavoured tablet (150 mg)

Zantac is a medicine that contains ranitidine, which belongs to a group of medicines called histamine H2-receptor antagonists (H2 blockers). It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes.