Ranitidine generic name?

What is the generic name for ranitidine?

Ranitidine itself is the generic name of the drug. Its brand names have included Zantac, but the active ingredient name you’ll see on prescriptions and labels is “ranitidine.” [1]

Are there other generic names or combinations?

Ranitidine is generally used as a single active ingredient (ranitidine). If you see a combination product, the other ingredient would have its own name listed separately alongside ranitidine, but the “ranitidine” part remains the generic name of that component. [1]

Why does the name show up in searches more than prescriptions now?

Many people search “ranitidine generic name” because ranitidine products were later widely removed or restricted in multiple markets due to contamination concerns involving NDMA. That history can make older brand/generic queries more common. [2]

Quick reference

Generic name: ranitidine. [1]

Sources:
1. https://www.drugs.com/ranitidine.html
2. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-takes-action-approve-requests-withdraw-ranitidine-products-market