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Cimetidine

Used for: Cimetidine tablets are indicated in: 1. Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks and there is rarely reason to use cimetidine tablets at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Duodenal Ulcer ). Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for relief of pain. However, simultaneous administration of cimetidine tablets and antacids is not recommended, since antacids have been reported to interfere with the absorption of cimetidine. 2.

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Gastrointestinal medicine Gastrointestinal medicines ID 1819
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Cimetidine tablets are indicated in: 1. Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks and there is rarely reason to use cimetidine tablets at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Duodenal Ulcer ). Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for relief of pain. However, simultaneous administration of cimetidine tablets and antacids is not recommended, since antacids have been reported to interfere with the absorption of cimetidine. 2.

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Active Ingredient

CIMETIDINE

Chemical Name

CIMETIDINE

Common Brands

CIMETIDINE

Generic / Alternate Names

CIMETIDINE

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use
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