Pyloric acid

Pilorid is a drug that is used to treat diseases associated with histamine action. It is an H2 receptor blocker and began production in the UK. The drug is manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome and has the international name ranitidine citrosolvet.

Pilorid is available in two dosage forms: in the form of film-coated tablets, weighing 400 mg, or in pure form with the active substance, weighing 400 g. The tablets are coated to facilitate their swallowing and absorption of the drug in the stomach. Ranitidine is the active substance of the drug. It acts as a histamine receptor blocker