Cimetidine is a remedy used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestine and other problems related to the excess of acid in the stomach as it decreases the acidity of the stomach.
Cimetidine can be found commercially under the name of Tagamet, Ulcimet or Ulcidine and can be purchased in the form of tablets or ampoules.
Price of Cimetidine
The price of Cimetidine varies between 8 and 29 reais.
Indications for Cimetidine
Cimetidine is indicated for the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestines, in the treatment and prevention of bleeding ulcers, in the treatment of heartburn or other problems caused by excess acid in the stomach or in the case of short bowel syndrome in which there is loss of liquids or the difficulty in their absorption.
How to use Cimetidine
The mode of use of Cimetidine varies according to the disease to be treated and the form of administration chosen by the gastroenterologist.
Side effects of Cimetidine
The main side effects of Cimetidine include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, muscle aches, tiredness, allergic reactions in the skin, sadness, depression, hallucinations, mental confusion, increased heart rate, inflammation of the liver, enlargement of the breasts and sexual impotence.
Contraindications of Cimetidine
Cimetidine is contraindicated in patients with allergy to the components of the formula and in patients using the drug Dofetilide, indicated to treat cardiac arrhythmia.
This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
