• Ranitidine hydrochloride (Generic Zantac®, Generic Tagamet®) is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, both during the day and at night, when the amount of stomach acid tends to be highest.
• Ranitidine hydrochloride (Generic Zantac®, Generic Tagamet®) is often prescribed for people with an acid-related problem called acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease.)
• Ranitidine hydrochloride (Generic Zantac®, Generic Tagamet®) differs from antacids, which help to neutralize excess stomach acid that has already been produced.