Zantac is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. This medicine is most often used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can help relieve ulcer pain and discomfort, and the heartburn from acid reflux. Generic brands are available but before you substitute for Zantac you should talk to your pharmacist. He or she can best direct you toward the most appropriate generic for your needs.

There can be Zantac side effects that users should know about while using the drug. The side effects for Zantac 150. Zantac 75, and Zantac 600 may seem similar but you should read the product information sheet for the one that you are using.

Some of the more common side effects include such things as agitation, nervousness, depression, hallucinations, breast swelling and tenderness, or sexual difficulties (impotence) in men, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, skin rash, itching, unusual weakness or tiredness, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, constipation or diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

One of the most common forms of the drug is the Zantac 150mg dose but there are other forms as well. You should only take as much as you are told to by your doctor. There are Zantac otc brands available, ask your pharmacist about these.

There have been some rare issues of Zantac and weight loss. If you feel you have been subject to this you should talk to your primary health care provider about it. You should not exceed the dosage that you were given by your primary health care provider.

Using Zantac long term may have additional issues that your doctor may wish to talk to you about. He or she may want you to use Zantac for a certain amount of time and then come off of it for a while.

Your primary health care provider must be one to direct the use of infant Zantac. Normally, this drug is not used for children. Zantac is used for adult problems and should not be used in children unless directly ordered by a doctor.

Your doctor can explain the issues of Zantac and Prilosec and why he or she is putting you on one and not the other. He or she can also inform you of the problems that you may encounter when using Zantac while pregnant.