Crystalline Powder Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Cimetidine Cas 51481-61-9

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Crystalline Powder Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Cimetidine Cas 51481-61-9

Introduction:

• Cimetidine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use cimetidine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• It may be necessary to make significant lifestyle changes to assist in the treatment and prevention of ulcers and other digestive problems that include stress-reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes.
• If your symptoms do not get better within a few days, or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• Never self-diagnose or self-treat ulcers with this or any other medicine.
• Notify your doctor if you experience black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are using cimetidine.
• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products while using cimetidine.
• Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be necessary if you are also taking zaleplon.
• Use cimetidine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Cimetidine should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 16 years old; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using cimetidine while you are pregnant. Cimetidine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking cimetidine.

How to use cimetidine:

Use cimetidine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take cimetidine by mouth with or without food.
• Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or after you take cimetidine.
• If you also take cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin), itraconazole, or ketoconazole, take it at least 2 hours before taking cimetidine. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
• If you miss a dose of cimetidine and you are taking it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use cimetidine.

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