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Can Rantac Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Sat, 6 Jun 2015
Question: Hello sir
I m 12 week prefnant ... I decided for mtp on tomorrow ....so my doctor gave ne the ranrac 150 at 10am today ....then ither obe tab ....at 6am tomorrow.
I now do not want to have mtp....what will be tge sude effect of the rantac150 on ny pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rantac is an antacid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can certainly understand your concerns and anger.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Rantac is a ranitidine tablets an antacid and not an abortion pill.
You can continue your pregnancy safely if had 2 doses of rantac.
It is FDA approved category - B drug means there is no study on human beings but it is safely used during pregnancy without causing any harm to fetus.
Hopefully it is useful, feel free to discuss more.
Good luck.
Regards
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Can Rantac Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Rantac is an antacid. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I can certainly understand your concerns and anger. Sorry for the inconvenience. Rantac is a ranitidine tablets an antacid and not an abortion pill. You can continue your pregnancy safely if had 2 doses of rantac. It is FDA approved category - B drug means there is no study on human beings but it is safely used during pregnancy without causing any harm to fetus. Hopefully it is useful, feel free to discuss more. Good luck. Regards