Cimetidine 400 mg

Indication

Prescription reduction of gastric acid in duodenal or gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease and other acid-hypersecretory conditions.

Ingredients

• Cimetidine 400 mg per tablet

Direction

Take orally only as prescribed. The dose and duration depend on the condition and kidney function; swallow with water and follow the clinician's schedule.

Side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• constipation or tiredness may occur.
• Confusion
• breast enlargement
• sexual dysfunction
• blood disorders or serious allergy are uncommon but need medical review.

Precautions

• Cimetidine has many interactions
• including warfarin
• phenytoin
• theophylline and some medicines metabolized by the liver
• review all medicines with a clinician.
• Dose adjustment may be required in kidney impairment
• seek assessment for alarm symptoms such as bleeding
• trouble swallowing
• persistent vomiting or weight loss.