Ranitidine brand name?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Ranitidine

What is the brand name for ranitidine?

Ranitidine was sold under the brand name Zantac in many countries.

Why don’t you see ranitidine brands like Zantac anymore?

Ranitidine was withdrawn from the market in the U.S. and many other places after concerns about contamination with NDMA (a cancer-causing impurity). As a result, the ranitidine brand presence has largely disappeared from pharmacies.

Are there other ranitidine brand names besides Zantac?

Ranitidine products used different brand names depending on the country and manufacturer, but Zantac is the best-known brand name.

What does this mean if you’re searching for it now?

If you’re trying to identify an old prescription, “Zantac” usually points to ranitidine. If you’re looking for an alternative today, common options are other acid-reducing drugs (such as famotidine or PPIs), depending on what you’re treating.

If you tell me your country (or the exact label wording), I can help identify the specific brand name you’re likely to see.