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What you should know about COOL MINT Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg Acid Reducer

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What are Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg?

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Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg contain 75 mg of ranitidine (as ranitidine hydrochloride, 84 mg), a medicine that doctors have prescribed more than 200 million times worldwide.

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When swallowed, Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg release a cooling sensation in the mouth and throat.

Excellent Safety Record

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The ingredient in Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg, ranitidine, has been prescribed by doctors for years to treat millions of patients safely and effectively. The active ingredient in Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg has been taken safely with many frequently prescribed medications.

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Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg are sodium and sugar free.

What symptoms do Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg relieve and prevent?

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Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg relieve and prevent heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Eating or drinking certain foods or beverages, and even lying down to sleep can cause heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It is normal for the stomach to produce acid, especially after consuming food or beverages. However, acid in the wrong place, such as the esophagus, or too much acid, can cause burning pain and discomfort.

How should I take Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg?

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To relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water.

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To prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn.

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This medicine can be used up to twice daily (do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours).

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Do not chew tablet.

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Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg should not be given to children under 12 years old unless directed by a doctor.

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Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to ranitidine or other acid reducers

How do Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg work?

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Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg reduce the production of stomach acid. This is what makes Cool Mint Ranitidine Tablets, 75 mg different from antacids, which neutralize the acid already in your stomach. Antacids do not reduce the production of acid.

Tips for managing heartburn

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Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating

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Do not eat late at night, or just before bedtime

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Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty, and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, even some fruits and vegetables.

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Eat slowly and do not eat big meals

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If you are overweight, lose weight

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If you smoke, quit smoking

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Raise the head of your bed

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Wear loose fitting clothing around your stomach

When should I see a doctor?

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Do not use

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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.

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with other acid reducers

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Ask a doctor before use if you have

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had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.

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heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness

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chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness

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frequent chest pain

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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn

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unexplained weight loss

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nausea or vomiting

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stomach pain

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Stop use and ask a doctor if

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your heartburn continues or worsens

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you need to take this product for more than 14 days

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If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a healthcare professional before use.

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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).

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

BOTTLES: Bottle is sealed with printed foil under cap. Do not use if printed foil is open or torn.

BLISTERS: Do not use if the individual blister unit is open or torn.

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