Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Each milliliter (mL) of the oral liquid contains 15 milligrams (mg) of nizatidine.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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For oral dosage forms (capsules):
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For erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, and heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
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Adults—150 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For stomach ulcers (active benign gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer):
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Adults—300 milligrams (mg) once a day at bedtime or 150 mg 2 times a day.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For maintenance of healed duodenal ulcer:
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Adults—150 milligrams (mg) once a day at bedtime.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For oral dosage forms (solution):
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For erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, and heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older—150 milligrams (mg) or 2 teaspoons 2 times a day for up to 8 weeks. Dose is usually not more than 300 mg per day for children.
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Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For stomach ulcers (active benign gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer):
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Adults—300 milligrams (mg) or 4 teaspoons once a day at bedtime or 150 mg or 2 teaspoons 2 times a day for up to 8 weeks.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For maintenance of healed duodenal ulcer:
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Adults—150 milligrams (mg) once a day at bedtime.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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