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What you need to know before you take Cimetidine tablets

Do not take cimetidine tablets: · if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Cimetidine or to any of the tablet ingredients (see section 6). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking Cimetidine Tablets: · if you suffer from kidney problems or from gastric cancer. · if you are suffering from liver problems. · if you have a history of peptic ulcer, particularly if you are taking a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac. · if you are middle aged or over, with new or recently changed indigestion symptoms (e.g. Stomach pain or discomfort, heartburn), other causes of your symptoms such as stomach cancer, should be excluded. Other medicines and Cimetidine tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: · Anticoagulants (thin the blood) (e.g. warfarin) · Anticonvulsants (prevent fits) (e.g. phenytoin, diazepam) · Bronchodilators (for breathing difficulties) (e.g. theophylline) · Immunosuppresants (to prevent organ rejection or rheumatism) (e. g. ciclosporin). · Medicines that cause a fall in blood cell count. · Antifungals (used to treat fungal infections) (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole or posaconazole) · Heart medicines (e.g. diltiazem, nifedipine, lidocaine, propranolol, metoprolol, procainamide or quinidine) · Antidiabetics (lowers glucose levels in the blood) (e.g. metformin or glipizide) · Anti-cancer drugs (treatment of cancer or tumor) (e.g. carmustine, fluorouracil, epirubicin, or therapies such as radiation) · Strong pain killers (e.g. morphine). · Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat depression) (e.g. amitriptyline). · Antiretroviral drug (used to treat HIV/AIDs) (e.g. atazanavir) · Tacrolimus for eczema Pregnancy and breast-feeding It is preferable to avoid the use of Cimetidine Tablets during pregnancy unless it is essential. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not take Cimetidine Tablets during breast feeding because cimetidine is excreted in breast milk and can be harmful for your child. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any other medicine. Driving and using machines Cimetidine tablets will not affect your ability to drive or to use machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Cimetidine Tablets: Cimetidine Tablet contains Lactose monohydrate – If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Cimetidine tablets contain sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’