Question : Is Tagamet HB 200 a safe alternative to Ranitidine?
Answer : Yes. Tagamet is a safe alternative to Ranitidine.
Question : When should Tagamet HB 200 be taken?
Answer : To prevent heartburn symptoms, take Tagamet HB 200 before your first bite or any time up to 30 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that may cause heartburn. Tagamet HB 200 can also be taken at bedtime to prevent heartburn at night.
Question : What kind of foods cause heartburn symptoms?
Answer : Foods that can cause heartburn symptoms include hot and spicy foods.
Question : Does tagamet make other products 'stick' in your body longer and is this a good or bad thing?
Answer : Yes, it can affect the metabolism of certain medications because it is metabolized using the same enzyme. The tagamet takes up this enzyme that would otherwise be metabolized by the other medication, meaning that the other medication stays in your body longer. This can be good or bad, depending on the medication.
Question : Does this contain cimetedine?
Answer : Yes, it contains 200 mg Cimetidine.
Question : I used to use Zantac but now not on the market, how does this compare?
Answer : Zantac 150 mg, ranitidine, was the best for me! Tagamet 200 mg, cimetidine, is almost as good as ranitidine but can interfere with other meds. Pepcid Complete, 10 mg., famitodine + two antiacids, is something one or two of these (10-20 mg. famitodine) can be used at night.
Question : Difference in tagamet and tagamet HB?
Answer : Tagamet HB is stronger.
Question : How would I know the expiration date before ordering?
Answer : The ones sold from Torch Winds Trading have an expiration date of Feb/2022. The expiration date is located on the plastic and the box.
Question : Please tell me the expiration date?
Answer : The expiry date should be on the end of the box next to the barcode.
Question : Is this a proton pump inhibitor? PPI
Answer : No, it is a histamine receptor antagonist and not a PPI. I would highly recommend you discuss this with your physician before taking any over-the-counter meds for GERD, indigestion, etc., as all medications have side effects.