Ranitidine is a class of H-2 blocker drugs. It is used in the treatment of acid reflux, both GERD and GER in infants. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition diagnosed in infants with acid reflux occurring due to inappropriate feeding practices and consumption of heavy food preparations. Ranitidine is prescribed by many doctors as a safe adjuvant in the treatment of acid reflux in infants.

The side effects of Ranitidine are highly limited. This is a fairly safe drug available strictly under prescription by a qualified physician. A doctor would choose Ranitidine over most other H-2 blockers due to its effective safety records established by studies done all over the world.

An H-2 blocker would be a safer choice over a PPI, or a Proton Pump Inhibitor. The common side effects, which are indeed very rare, experienced by infants under a prescription of Ranitidine are hot flushes; diarrhea; constipation and abdominal cramps. Although these side effects are complex, it is established by clinical studies that they are highly rare if Ranitidine is used as prescribed by a doctor.

Ranitidine works like an antacid, but has more complex metabolic pathways in the body. While an antacid gives symptomatic relief, Ranitidine is more effective as an adjuvant therapeutic drug in the treatment of acid reflux in infants for both short term and long term management of the condition. The side effects are best taken care of by following the advice of a qualified physician who may inform you about the additional precautions and drug interactions that need to be paid attention to.

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