What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Ranitidine:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any other medications.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention either of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); and triazolam (Halcion). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria, phenylketonuria, or kidney or liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?