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Which types of peptic ulcer is cimetidine indicated to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Cimetidine is indicated to treat duodenal and benign gastric ulceration, including ulceration associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and recurrent and stomal ulceration.

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Cimetidine 200mg/5ml Oral SolutionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 9Document updated 12 August 2020

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