Histamine-2 antagonists,such as ranitidine (Zantac)and famotidine (Pepcid),are still used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and lately have been used to treat heartburn as OTC products.When used OTC,the clinician should recommend that adults,elderly,and children older than 12 years:

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The recommended dosing for OTC histamine-2 antagonists is to take doses 15 minutes to an hour before eating, up to two doses per day. This is the safest and most effective dosing regimen for these medications. Option B is incorrect as taking doses every 4 hours can lead to overmedication and potential adverse effects. Option C is incorrect as there is no indication for taking these medications only at night. Option D is incorrect as the medication may not last all day and taking it in the morning may not adequately control symptoms throughout the day.

Histamine-2 Antagonists,such as Ranitidine (Zantac)and Famotidine (Pepcid),are Still Used to Treat