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Zantac is a medication used to treat heartburn, ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zantac, including information about how it works, its strengths, and some of its side effects.

Zantac uses include the treatment of conditions such as GERD, ulcers, and erosive esophagus. This eMedTV segment discusses uses of Zantac, including information about certain "off-label" uses of the medication.

The recommended Zantac dosage for adults with stomach ulcers is usually 150 mg twice a day. This eMedTV Web page discusses Zantac dosing for a variety of conditions, such as duodenal ulcers, GERD, and erosive esophagitis.

Based on studies of Zantac, side effects such as headache and constipation are among its most common. This eMedTV article discusses side effects of Zantac, including information about rare but serious health problems that may occur with the drug.

In studies of Zantac, sexual side effects were reported in a few cases; however, as this eMedTV article explains, these side effects were not more common in people taking Zantac than they were in the general population.

There are some rare but possible side effects that may occur with Zantac, and depression is one of them. This eMedTV resource discusses Zantac and depression, including information from clinical trials of the drug.

There are many possible side effects of Zantac, and hair loss, while rare, appears to be one of them. This eMedTV resource discusses Zantac and hair loss, which occurred in less than 1 percent of people taking the drug in clinical trials.

When warfarin, triazolam, or ketoconazole is taken with Zantac, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV resource discusses some of the medications that may interact with Zantac, such as atazanavir and itraconazole.

People with kidney problems usually need a lower-than-normal dose of Zantac. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses other Zantac warnings and precautions to be aware of with the drug, including information about who should not take it.

Zantac 150 refers to the 150 mg strength of Zantac, a drug used to treat GERD, ulcers, and other conditions. This eMedTV article discusses Zantac 150 in its prescription and non-prescription forms, and covers the drug's uses and side effects.

Taking Zantac while pregnant doesn't appear to harm the fetus, but as this eMedTV Web page explains, a doctor will recommend Zantac only if he or she believes that the benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh any possible risks to the unborn child.

People who overdose on Zantac may experience things such as muscle tremors, vomiting, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment discusses other signs and symptoms of a Zantac overdose, as well as treatment options for such an overdose.

Prescription and over-the-counter forms of generic Zantac are available. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the generic versions of Zantac that are now available and explains why certain forms of Zantac are not yet available as generics.

Certain forms of Zantac can be given to infants as young as one month old. This eMedTV article discusses these forms of "infant Zantac," which include Zantac EFFERdose tablets and Zantac syrup.