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IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Gastrointestinal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, recurrent ulcers after surgery, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Recurrence prophylaxis of duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers. Therapy and recurrence prophylaxis of drug-induced lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract, prophylaxis of drug-induced lesions in patients with ulcer history.
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- Acute treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, drug-related lesions, recurrent ulcers after surgery: 800 mg cimetidine per day.
- Prevention of recurrence of duodenal ulcers, anastomotic ulcers: 400 mg cimetidine per day. Recurrence prophylaxis of drug-related lesions: 400-800 mg cimetidine per day.
- Prophylaxis of drug-induced lesions in patients with history of ulcers: 800 mg cimetidine per day. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 1.0-2.0 g cimetidine per day.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Stomach cancer. Cave! Children and adolescents in growing age. Note: Dose adjustment for impaired kidney function!
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Tagamet®, Cimetidine, Cime-Hexal®
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