Zantac Review

Zantac 150 is one of several heavy- duty antacids that I use from time to time when I am faced with a tough case of heartburn or when I want to prevent the possibility of heartburn later in the day. This product uses the special acid reducing agent known as Ranitidine to lower the level of irritating acid in the stomach, thus lessening the chances for heartburn or eliminating the current symptoms of heartburn in a short amount of time. It contains twice as much Ranitidine as Zantac 75, for twice the level of effectiveness.  

What makes Zantac 150 a notch better than Zantac 75 is the fact that the stronger version is highly effective not only as a preventative measure against future heartburn, but also as a drug to relieve the symptoms of heartburn that are already present. With Zantac 75, I have found that a bad case of acid reflux cannot be contained by taking one pill as directed. It is not powerful enough to eliminate the acid. But Zantac 150 gets the job done in a matter of minutes. And it is also very effective (nearly 100%) against getting heartburn in the future. By taking a single Zantac 150 tablet about one hour before a heavy meal, I can eat with greater peace of mind because I know that Zantac 150 will already have gone to work, reducing the stomach acid to a low enough level that I will not experience any heartburn.

Side effects are uncommon with this brand for most users, but I have noticed a little bit of constipation. Food seems to get more bundled up than usual when Zantac 150 is used and hence it has a harder time passing through the digestive system. This is somewhat annoying, but it is nothing compared to the misery caused by acid reflux. I will happily trade a small amount of constipation for a nauseating case of acid reflux anytime.

Overall, Zantac 150 is one of my favorite antacids and it is a product I will continue to use periodically when heartburn strikes or when I want to prevent heartburn from starting. The price is high, but it is pretty much in line with the other maximum strength acid- reducing products and the relief and peace of mind it provides are worth the added cost.