For those of you who suffer from stomach disorders, such as peptic ulcers, gastritis, or stomach acid disease, you may already be familiar with ranitidine drugs. But lately, there have been many troubling reports related to withdrawal of ranitidine drugs. Why the drug is now withdrawn from the market? Ranitidine is a drug used to treat symptoms of stomach pain or heartburn due to increased stomach acid. If left untreated, this excessive amount of stomach acid can eventually lead to various diseases, ranging from stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastric acid disease (GERD), to Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Ranitidine drug works by inhibiting the production of stomach acid, so that the wound in the stomach will slowly recover. In addition to treating, ranitidin also acts to prevent the appearance of symptoms of indigestion due to consuming certain foods or drinks that can increase stomach acid. Reasons for Ranitidin Drug Withdrawal from Circulation On September 17, 2019, the Food and D...