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Can Zantac Be Taken For Acid Reflux With Penicillin And Ibuprofen After Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hi.My 19 yr old daughter just had her wisdow teeth taken out and is currently taking Ibuprofen 600mg along with Penicillin 500mg. I fear due to the sudden change in her diet(only mushy foods right now)that her acid reflux has flaired back up. She was taking Ranitdine(zantac)150mg awhile back but stoped after feeling better. Can she take the zantac with these other rx s? It hopes it will help ease her discomfort ?
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Yes. She can use Ranitidine 150 mg for her acid reflex.
It works by reducing the amount of acid produced by your stomach, relieving pain and helping to repair any damage.
There is no interaction between ranitidine and ibuprofen and penicillin.

Some foods may make your acid reflex worse. Foods and drinks that have been suspected of this include: peppermint, tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods, hot drinks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks. If it seems that a food is aggravating your acid reflex, try avoiding it for a while to see if your symptoms improve. Also, try avoiding eating large meals, as these can make your symptoms worse too.

If the symptoms are persisting, she may need further evaluation for H.Pylori bacterial infection in stomach and Upper Gastroduodenal endoscopy.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Can Zantac Be Taken For Acid Reflux With Penicillin And Ibuprofen After Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes. She can use Ranitidine 150 mg for her acid reflex. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced by your stomach, relieving pain and helping to repair any damage. There is no interaction between ranitidine and ibuprofen and penicillin. Some foods may make your acid reflex worse. Foods and drinks that have been suspected of this include: peppermint, tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods, hot drinks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks. If it seems that a food is aggravating your acid reflex, try avoiding it for a while to see if your symptoms improve. Also, try avoiding eating large meals, as these can make your symptoms worse too. If the symptoms are persisting, she may need further evaluation for H.Pylori bacterial infection in stomach and Upper Gastroduodenal endoscopy. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.