How safe are Ranitidine or Zantac in last two-three weeks of pregnancy

**mama77** · 26-06-2010 22:01

Hi everyone,

I am 38/39 weeks pregnant, and heartburn and reflux are keeping me awake at night - and throughout the day.
Eating is a chore, cos i am scared how it will affect my heartburn.

I really need to sleep as I am getting ready for a natural birth, no drugs and stuff and I need all the energy.
Has anyone been using Ranitidine or Zantac in their pregnancy and has i affected the baby in any way?

Thanks

**breechmumma** · 26-06-2010 22:11

Zantac is fine to have in pregnancy. I even took it during labour. I was on the Zantac 12 hours tablets. It won't harm your baby. If you aren't sure though you should ask the pharmacist at you chemist. Heartburn is awful so you really should seek some help. Hope this helps.

**Missywants1more** · 27-06-2010 13:58

I was prescribed Ranitidine during the 3rd trimester by my ob/gyn. I used it with both my pregnancies and it gave me the relief that I desperately needed and it had no effects on my babies. They were both born healthy

**Seacretsquirrel** · 27-06-2010 18:22

i had both during my pregnancies and no effects (other than no heartburn

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I think there are 2 types of Zantac one is fine but the superstrength one is not (or something like that) just check with the chemist!

**Myztik** · 27-06-2010 18:24

I used Zantac 12hr tablets and found them to be a godsend. The hospital registrar told me they were safe.

**TripleTime** · 27-06-2010 18:53

Zantac & Ranitidine are the same thing, Zantac is just the brand name.

**Wivi** · 30-06-2010 17:05

Sorry to crash this thread - do you need a prescription for these?

**TripleTime** · 30-06-2010 17:32

No you don't need a script. Zantac is an over the counter mediation.

**mama77** · 01-07-2010 00:29

No. I bought it without it.
I still haven't used it, though.... Mylanta helps at the moment, and it's category A.
If I need to, I have it, so it's all good :-)

Thanks everyone for your posts...