GenRx Cimetidine

Generic Name: Cimetidine
Product Name: GenRx Cimetidine

Indication

The use of Cimetidine is indicated in the following conditions:

• Peptic ulcer disease
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
• Prevention of stress ulcers
• Scleroderma oesophagus
• Heartburn

Action

Cimetidine acts to reduce the production of acid in the stomach

Dose advice

Peptic ulcer disease:

• The initial recommended dose is 800 mg a orally day given as a single evening dose or as 2 divided doses for 4-8 weeks or if required 200 mg can be given intravenously or intramuscularly every 4-6 hours (this should be changed to oral therapy as soon as possible).
• Maintenance dosing is 400 mg a day orally given as a single evening dose or as 2 divided doses.
• Heartburn:
• 200mg orally given up to four times a day for 4-8 weeks.
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease:
• 400mg orally twice a day.
• Prevention of Stress ulcers:
• 200-400 mg orally or intravenously every 4-6 hours until risk factors are removed.
• Children
• Neonates (Less than one month of age): 5 mg/kg given orally or intravenously every 6 hours.
• Infants and children: 5-10 mg/kg given orally or intravenously every 6 hours.

Schedule

S4

Common side effects

– Headache– Fatigue– Dizziness- Confusion especially in elderly people- Diarrhoea- Constipation– Rash

Uncommon side effects

– Development of breast tissue in males- Decreased libido- Impotence

For further information talk to your doctor.