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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OVER THE COUNTER AND PRESCRIPTION RANITIDINE?
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The difference is the dosages.  OTC is 75mg and 150 mg; Rx is 300 mg.  You can always check with your pharmacist as well.  
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selmaS

  Hi...my DH asked out pharmacist and most times it may be that it is a different dosage..so if u take 1 pill every AM...u may need to take 2...but talk to ur pharmacist as they are the best to tell u what is comparable an suggest what u should take.

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