Create an account to receive alerts on new research
SaveShareAsk AI
Ranitidine

Ranitidine & Vitamin A

Suppresses absorption of Vitamin A. This medication is commonly used for Stomach Acid

Why Ranitidine affects Vitamin A

Vitamin A plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy gut lining, which is crucial for overall stomach health. This is why some research has explored its potential use alongside other medications for treating ulcers. Research suggests vitamin A supplementation may be effective specifically for treating ulcers alongside H2 blockers.

Clinical Evidence

Mózsik G, Hunyady B, Garamszegi M, Németh A, Pakodi F, Vincze A. Dynamism of cytoprotective and antisecretory drugs in patients with unhealed gastric and duodenal ulcers. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1994;9 Suppl 1:S88-92. Patty I, Tárnok F, Simon L, Jávor T, Deák G, Benedek S, Kenéz P, Nagy L, Mózsik G. A comparative dynamic study of the effectiveness of gastric cytoprotection by vitamin A, De-Nol, sucralfate and ulcer healing by pirenzepine in patients with chronic gastric ulcer (a multiclinical and randomized study). Acta Physiol Hung. 1984;64(3-4):379-84. PMID: 6397969.

Recommended Replacement

Retinyl Palmitate750 mcg

Related Health Impacts

  • Night Blindness & Dry Eyes

    Vitamin A depletion impairs regeneration of rhodopsin in the retina and maintenance of ocular surface epithelium, causing night blindness, dry conjunctiva, Bitot spots and, in severe cases, corneal ulceration and blindness.

Supplement Recommendation

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene -25% ; Retinyl Palmitate-75%) by Solaray7500 mcg

Other Nutrients Affected by Ranitidine

Next Steps
Save this report and share it with your healthcare provider or a family member
Ask our expert AI assistant additional questions related to Ranitidine.