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PAD Profile : Cimetidine - Acid suppression (Adults) Important
Keywords :
GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, gastric ulcers, stomach ulcers, dyspepsia
Brand Names Include :
Tagamet
Important Information :
Reserve for use where a PPI AND and other H2RAs are not suitable OR where a liquid preparation is required.
Check for drug interactions.
Traffic Light Status
Status 1 of 1.
Guidelines
The following guidelines are available for this indication.
Other Drugs
- Esomeprazole
- Ranitidine hydrochloride
- Lansoprazole
- Omeprazole
- Pantoprazole
- Rabeprazole sodium
- Nizatidine
- Famotidine
Other Indications
No indications returned.
Additional Documents
No additional documents returned.
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 June 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)
Cimetidine can be prescribed, for use only in situations where:
• PPIs are not suitable AND
• H2As are indicated and necessary OR
• Liquid preparation required and no drug interactions
Associated BNF Codes
01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.03.01. H2-receptor antagonists