Zantac is used to treat and prevent stomach and esophagus disorders caused by excess stomach acid including heartburn. Zantac contains ranitidine which belongs to a group of drugs known as H2 histamine blockers. Zantac is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Much like any other generic drug, generic Zantac (Ranitidine) is biologically equal to the brand Zantac and it is simply manufactured and sold at lower price. Generic Zantac is actually equivalent to brand Zantac in its efficiency, strength, dosage, ingredients, safety and intended use.
Zantac works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. By doing so, it helps heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. Zantac is prescribed for short term treatment of 4-8 weeks in duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer, and as maintenance therapy for gastric or duodenal ulcer at a reduced dosage after the ulcer has healed.