tagamet 400mg tablet

Highlights

This drug is used for the treatment of acute gastritis which can manifest as heart burn, epigastric pain, hyperacidity, indigestion, or actue aggravation of chronic gastritis

Description

Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux disease/GERD).

Directions For Use

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.

Warnings

There is no evidence of risk in humans. However, consult your physician for better advice.

Precautions

Exclude malignant disease before treatment. This drug should also be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Monitor patients on long-term therapy.