nizatidine

Frequently asked questions

What does Nizatidine treat?

Nizatidine (Nizatidine) may be used to treat duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, peptic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, stomach ulcer, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Nizatidine rated?

pharmaranks gives Nizatidine a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Nizatidine cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $24.82 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Famotidine — about $1.54 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Nizatidine?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nizatidine. To pay less, Nizatidine is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Nizatidine?

Nizatidine is marketed by Ani Pharms. You can see Ani Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Nizatidine a brand-name or generic drug?

Nizatidine is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Nizatidine. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Nizatidine available over the counter?

No. Nizatidine is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Nizatidine come in?

Nizatidine is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Nizatidine?

Nizatidine is classified as histamine-2 receptor antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Nizatidine FDA-registered?

Nizatidine is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA075461. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Nizatidine been recalled by the FDA?

Nizatidine has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Nizatidine safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nizatidine a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.