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Ranitidine
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] | MoA | All 48 members |
| Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC] | EPC | All 48 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211289-001 | RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | TABLET | RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | Prescription | AB | ||
| 211289-002 | RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | TABLET | RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE | Prescription | AB |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 7, 2019 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | January 31, 2019 | Standard |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260501). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingINDICATIONS AND USAGE Ranitidine Tablets are indicated in: Short- term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks. Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of Ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks. Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers. No placebo- controlled comparative studies have been carried out for periods of longer than 1 year. The treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and systemic mastocytosis). Short-term treatment of active, benign gastric ulcers. Most patients heal within 6 weeks and the usefulness of further treatment has not been demonstrated. Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of ranitidine in uncomplicated, benign gastric ulcer for periods of more than 6 weeks. Maintenance therapy for gastric ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers. Placebo-controlled studies have been carried out for 1 year. Treatment of GERD. Symptomatic relief commonly occurs within 24 hours after starting therapy with Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg twice daily. Treatment of endoscopically diagnosed erosive esophagitis. Symptomatic relief of heartburn commonly occurs within 24 hours of therapy initiation with Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg 4 times daily. Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis. Placebo-controlled trials have been carried out for 48 weeks. Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for pain relief to patients with active duodenal ulcer; active, benign gastric ulcer; hypersecretory states; GERD; and erosive esophagitis.
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPURPOSE Acid reducer
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Active Duodenal Ulcer: The current recommended adult oral dosage of Ranitidine Tablets, USP for duodenal ulcer is 150 mg twice daily. An alternative dosage of 300 mg once daily after the evening meal or at bedtime can be used for patients in whom dosing convenience is important. The advantages of one treatment regimen compared to the other in a particular patient population have yet to be demonstrated (see Clinical Trials: Active Duodenal Ulcer ). Smaller doses have been shown to be equally effective in inhibiting gastric acid secretion in US studies, and several foreign trials have shown that 100 mg twice daily is as effective as the 150-mg dose. Antacid should be given as needed for relief of pain (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics ). Maintenance of Healing of Duodenal Ulcers: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg at bedtime. Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome): The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg twice daily. In some patients it may be necessary to administer Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150-mg doses more frequently. Dosages should be adjusted to individual patient needs, and should continue as long as clinically indicated. Dosages up to 6 g/day have been employed in patients with severe disease. Benign Gastric Ulcer: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg twice daily. Maintenance of Healing of Gastric Ulcers: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg at bedtime. GERD: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg twice daily. Erosive Esophagitis: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg four times daily. Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: The current recommended adult oral dosage is 150 mg twice daily. Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Ranitidine Tablets, USP have been established in the age-group of 1 month to 16 years. There is insufficient information about the pharmacokinetics of Ranitidine Tablets, USP in neonatal patients (less than 1 month of age) to make dosing recommendations. The following 3 subsections provide dosing information for each of the pediatric indications. Treatment of Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers: The recommended oral dose for the treatment of active duodenal and gastric ulcers is 2 to 4 mg/kg twice daily to a maximum of 300 mg/day. This recommendation is derived from adult clinical studies and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients. Maintenance of Healing of Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers: The recommended oral dose for the maintenance of healing of duodenal and gastric ulcers is 2 to 4 mg/kg once daily to a maximum of 150 mg/day. This recommendation is derived from adult clinical studies and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients. Treatment of GERD and Erosive Esophagitis: Although limited data exist for these conditions in pediatric patients, published literature supports a dosage of 5 to 10 mg/kg/day, usually given as two divided doses. Dosage Adjustment for Patients With Impaired Renal Function: On the basis of experience with a group of subjects with severely impaired renal function treated with Ranitidine Tablets, USP, the recommended dosage in patients with a creatinine clearance <50 mL/min is 150 mg every 24 hours. Should the patient's condition require, the frequency of dosing may be increased to every 12 hours or even further with caution. Hemodialysis reduces the level of circulating ranitidine. Ideally, the dosing schedule should be adjusted so that the timing of a scheduled dose coincides with the end of hemodialysis. Elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, therefore caution should be exercised in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics: Geriatrics and PRECAUTIONS: Geriatric Use ).
Contraindications
openFDA Drug LabelingCONTRAINDICATIONS Ranitidine Tablets, USP are contraindicated for patients known to have hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the ingredients (see PRECAUTIONS ).
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness frequent chest pain frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDO NOT USE ◾ if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. ◾ with other acid reducers
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF ◾ had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. ◾ heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness ◾ chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness ◾ frequent chest pain ◾ frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn ◾ unexplained weight loss ◾ nausea or vomiting ◾ stomach pain ◾ kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingSTOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF ◾ your heartburn continues or worsens ◾ you need to take this product for more than 14 days
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug LabelingADVERSE REACTIONS The following have been reported as events in clinical trials or in the routine management of patients treated with Ranitidine Tablets. The relationship to therapy with Ranitidine Tablets has been unclear in many cases. Headache, sometimes severe, seems to be related to administration of Ranitidine Tablets. Central Nervous System: Rarely, malaise, dizziness, somnolence, insomnia, and vertigo. Rare cases of reversible mental confusion, agitation, depression, and hallucinations have been reported, predominantly in severely ill elderly patients. Rare cases of reversible blurred vision suggestive of a change in accommodation have been reported. Rare reports of reversible involuntary motor disturbances have been received. Cardiovascular: As with other H 2 -blockers, rare reports of arrhythmias such as tachycardia, bradycardia, atrioventricular block, and premature ventricular beats. Gastrointestinal: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, abdominal discomfort/pain, and rare reports of pancreatitis. Hepatic: There have been occasional reports of hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed hepatitis, with or without jaundice. In such circumstances, ranitidine should be immediately discontinued. These events are usually reversible, but in rare circumstances death has occurred. Rare cases of hepatic failure have also been reported. In normal volunteers, SGPT values were increased to at least twice the pretreatment levels in 6 of 12 subjects receiving 100 mg intravenously 4 times daily for 7 days, and in 4 of 24 subjects receiving 50 mg intravenously 4 times daily for 5 days. Musculoskeletal: Rare reports of arthralgias and myalgias. Hematologic: Blood count changes (leukopenia, granulocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia) have occurred in a few patients. These were usually reversible. Rare cases of agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, sometimes with narrow hypoplasia, and aplastic anemia and exceedingly rare cases of acquired immune hemolytic anemia have been reported. Endocrine: Controlled studies in animals and man have shown no stimulation of any pituitary hormone by Ranitidine Tablets and no antiadrenogenic activity, and cimetidine-induced gynecomastia and impotence in hypersecretory patients have resolved when Ranitidine Tablets has been substituted. However, occasional cases of impotence and loss of libido have been reported in male patients receiving Ranitidine Tablets, but the incidence did not differ from that in the general population. Rare cases of breast symptoms and conditions, including galactorrhea and gynecomastia, have been reported in both males and females. Integumentary: Rash, including rare cases of erythema multiforme. Rare cases of alopecia and vasculitis. Respiratory: A large epidemiological study suggested an increased risk of developing pneumonia in current users of histamine-2-receptor antagonists (H 2 RAs) compared with patients who had stopped H 2 RA treatment, with an observed adjusted relative risk of 1.63 (95% CI, 1.07-2.48). However, a causal relationship between use of H 2 RAs and pneumonia has not been established. Other: Rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., bronchospasm, fever, rash, eosinophilia), anaphylaxis, angioneurotic edema, acute interstitial nephritis, and small increases in serum creatinine. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Description
openFDA Drug LabelingDESCRIPTION Ranitidine Tablets USP are available for oral administration containing 150 mg or 300 mg of ranitidine. The active ingredient in Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg and 300 mg is Ranitidine hydrochloride (HCl), USP, a histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist. Chemically it is N[2-[[[5-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl] methyl]thio]ethyl]-N ́-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine, HCl. It has the following structure: The emperical formula is C 13 H 22 N 4 O 3 S•HCl, representing a molecular weight of 350.87. Ranitidine HCl is white to pale yellow, crystalline, practically odorless powder, sensitive to light and moisture. Melts at about 140°C with decomposition. Ranitidine is available as 150 mg and 300 mg tablets for oral administration. Each Ranitidine Tablet USP, 150 mg contains 150 mg ranitidine (equivalent to 168 mg of ranitidine HCl) and the following inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, Opadry ® 200 Orange 203A530006 (Polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, glycerol monostearate, sodium lauryl sulphate, FD&C yellow 6 and iron oxide yellow), purified water. Each Ranitidine Tablet USP, 300 mg contains 300 mg ranitidine (equivalent to 336 mg of ranitidine HCl) and the following inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, Opadry ® 200 Yellow 203A520014 (Polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, glycerol monostearate, sodium lauryl sulphate, FD&C yellow 5 and FD&C Blue 1), purified water. Contains color additives including FD&C Yellow No.5 (tartrazine) Meets FDA approved specifications for nitrosamine impurities. ranitidine-hcl-struc
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each tablet) Ranitidine 75 mg (as ranitidine hydrochloride, USP 84 mg)
Overdosage
openFDA Drug LabelingOVERDOSAGE There has been limited experience with overdosage. Reported acute ingestions of up to 18 g orally have been associated with transient adverse effects similar to those encountered in normal clinical experience (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). In addition, abnormalities of gait and hypotension have been reported. When overdosage occurs, the usual measures to remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, clinical monitoring, and supportive therapy should be employed. Studies in dogs receiving dosages of Ranitidine Tablets, USP in excess of 225 mg/kg/day have shown muscular tremors, vomiting, and rapid respiration. Single oral doses of 1,000 mg/kg in mice and rats were not lethal. Intravenous LD 50 values in mice and rats were 77 and 83 mg/kg, respectively.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHOW SUPPLIED Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg (Ranitidine HCl equivalent to 150 mg of ranitidine) are orange, round shaped tablets debossed with ‘V’ on one side and ‘37’ on the other side. They are available in following count Bottles of 30 tablets (NDC 64980-636-03) Ranitidine Tablets USP, 300 mg (Ranitidine HCl equivalent to 300 mg of ranitidine) are yellow, oval shaped tablets debossed with ‘V’ on one side and ‘03’ on the other side. They are available in following count Bottles of 30 tablets (NDC 64980-637-03) Contains color additives including FD&C Yellow No.5 (tartrazine) Storage: Store at 15oC to 30oC (59oF to 86oF) [see USP controlled room temperature] in a dry place. Dispense in the original container. Note to the Pharmacist: Inform the patient after first opening, store the tablets in the original bottle for up to 3 months (90 days). If the tablets are not used within 3 months (90 days), discard unused tablets. The discard after date should be noted on the bottle. Replace cap securely after each opening. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Do not remove desiccant from bottle. Protect from light. *MULTISTIX is a registered trademark of Bayer Healthcare LLC. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Manufactured by: VKT Pharma Private Limited Srikakulam District, India-532-409 Issued: 12/2025 800425 ranitidine-companylogo
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Recalls
Source: FDA Enforcement| Classification | Reported | Firm | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class II | January 8, 2020 | Granules India Limited | CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API | Ongoing |
| Class II | December 18, 2019 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API | Ongoing |
| Class II | December 18, 2019 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API | Ongoing |
| Class II | November 13, 2019 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. | CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product. | Completed |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53746-253-01 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-253-01) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-253-05 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-253-05) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-253-10 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-253-10) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-253-18 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 180 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-253-18) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-253-60 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-253-60) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-254-01 | 53746-254 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-254-01) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-254-02 | 53746-254 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 250 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-254-02) | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-254-30 | 53746-254 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (53746-254-30) | December 16, 2009 |
| 55111-131-04 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-04) / 120 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-14 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55111-131-14) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-30 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-30) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-37 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-37) / 160 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-45 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-45) / 45 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-60 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-60) / 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-79 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55111-131-79) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-80 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-80) / 80 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-81 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55111-131-81) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 1, 2000 |
| 55111-131-90 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55111-131-90) / 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | March 1, 2000 |
| 62207-773-36 | 62207-773 | Granules India Ltd | 5 BAG in 1 CARTON (62207-773-36) / 10000 TABLET in 1 BAG (62207-773-32) | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-773-41 | 62207-773 | Granules India Ltd | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (62207-773-41) / 24 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-773-47 | 62207-773 | Granules India Ltd | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (62207-773-47) / 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-773-58 | 62207-773 | Granules India Ltd | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (62207-773-58) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-774-36 | 62207-774 | Granules India Ltd | 5 BAG in 1 CARTON (62207-774-36) / 10000 TABLET in 1 BAG | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-774-41 | 62207-774 | Granules India Ltd | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (62207-774-41) / 24 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-774-47 | 62207-774 | Granules India Ltd | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (62207-774-47) / 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-774-58 | 62207-774 | Granules India Ltd | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (62207-774-58) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | June 26, 2019 |
| 64980-636-03 | 64980-636 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (64980-636-03) | December 6, 2025 |
| 64980-637-03 | 64980-637 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (64980-637-03) | December 6, 2025 |
| 53746-253 | 53746-253 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | — | December 16, 2009 |
| 53746-254 | 53746-254 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC | — | December 16, 2009 |
| 55111-131 | 55111-131 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | — | March 1, 2000 |
| 62207-773 | 62207-773 | Granules India Ltd | — | June 26, 2019 |
| 62207-774 | 62207-774 | Granules India Ltd | — | June 26, 2019 |
| 64980-636 | 64980-636 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | — | December 6, 2025 |
| 64980-637 | 64980-637 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | — | December 6, 2025 |
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| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
| Enforcement | FDA | Recall records |
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