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What is ranitidine bismuth citrate?

April 26, 2017bismuth CITRATE ranitidine

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What is ranitidine bismuth citrate?

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Ranitidine bismuth citrate was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1998. Ranitidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach produces. Bismuth is a mild antibiotic. Citrate is a form of salt. Ranitidine bismuth citrate is used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and to treat Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection involved in causing stomach ulcers. Ranitidine bismuth citrate is most commonly used with clarithromycin (Biaxin), an antibiotic, to treat this infection. Ranitidine bismuth citrate may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide.