Article: Over the counter ranitidine is commonly available in 75 mg and 150 mg tablets. If you have spoken with your doctor or otherwise know based on past experience that 150 mg is the right dose for you, opt for that. Otherwise, talk to your doctor or start with the 75 mg tablets. You can always take a second tablet if 75 mg is not enough. The brand-name version of ranitidine, Zantac, is available in a syrup form. Zantac syrup has been found to be especially helpful for heartburn and acid reflux. A syrup may also be easier to properly measure and administer to children, especially kids who haven't learned to swallow tablets yet. For severe or chronic conditions, your doctor may be able to prescribe you a higher ranitidine dosage than you can buy over the counter. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and what you've done to try and manage your symptoms so that they can help determine if you need a prescription-strength medication. You won't need to provide ranitidine injections for yourself, but the medication can be administered either through intramuscular injection (IM) or intravenous drip (IV) in a hospital or emergency room. If you have a severe or chronic condition, talk to your doctor about if and when you might need ranitidine injections.
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Check the dosage on tablets. Use a syrup for heartburn and acid reflux. Ask your doctor about a prescription. Look into injections.