Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cimetidine / Generic of Tagamet work?

Cimetidine is a selective H2 blocker. Tagamet blocks histamine induced gastric secretion.

Side effects of Cimetidine / Generic of Tagamet

The common side effects reported with Tagamet are diarrhea, headaches, mental confusion, agitation, psychosis, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, disorientation, impotence, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, bradycardia, tachycardia, A-V heart block, arthralgia, myalgia and exacerbation of joint symptoms.

Guidelines before using Cimetidine / Generic of Tagamet

The co-administration of warfarin and Tagamet can alter the prothrombin time. Cimetidine is not administered in pediatric patients below the age of 16. It is not advisable to consume the Tagamet during pregnancy and lactation. Tagamet should not be given along with Atazanavir, herbal products and azole antifungals due to serious drug interactions.

What are the common dosages of Cimetidine / Generic of Tagamet

The recommended dosage of Tagamet in gastric and duodenal ulcers for adults is 800mg once daily at bedtime or 300 mg four times a day with meals. The recommended adult oral dosage for the treatment of erosive esophagitis is 1600 mg daily in divided doses.

Difference between Brand and Generic

The active ingredient is Cimetidine in both brand and generic forms because of which the mechanism of action and drug interactions are the same. The difference between brand and generic forms are packaging, pricing and the brand name. Generic variants are priced cheaper because there are no brand names associated with it as well as no expenses towards research and development. You can buy cheap Tagamet pills when it is sold as a generic variant.

Where and How to buy Cimetidine / Generic of Tagamet?

You can purchase Tagamet medicine online from our pharmacy. When you order Tagamet drug online from us, it will reach your doorstep without any hassles.   You can also save more when you buy Cimetidine online in more numbers with the volume discounts we offer.

Why is the price of Cimetidine / Generic Tagamet so cheap at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy?

At Rx 2 Go Pharmacy, we sell generic Tagamet, which means that we do not have to spend heavily on research and development of the drug. We also source the drugs directly from the manufacturer thereby eliminating any additional costs such as commissions to agents etc. All the savings accrued through various measures translates to the cheaper price of prescription drugs at our online pharmacy. You can also get additional price benefits by taking advantage of the volume discounts we offer.