Acid Reducer Original Strength Famotidine FAMOTIDINE FAMOTIDINE SILICON DIOXIDE HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (TYPE H) HYPROMELLOSES FERRIC OXIDE RED FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 STARCH, CORN TITANIUM DIOXIDE 93;968
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Compare to Original Strength Pepcid® AC active ingredient Original Strength Famotidine Tablets, 10 mg Acid Reducer Just One Tablet Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion Actual Size Acid Reducer Carton Acid Reducer Carton Acid Reducer Carton
- Principal Display Panel Compare to Original Strength Pepcid® AC active ingredient Original Strength Famotidine Tablets, 10 mg Acid Reducer Just One Tablet Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion Actual Size Acid Reducer Carton Acid Reducer Carton Acid Reducer Carton
Overview
Uses • relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach • prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages
Indications & Usage
Uses • relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach • prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages
Dosage & Administration
Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: • to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew. • to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn • do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use • if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. • with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. • heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness • frequent chest pain • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn • unexplained weight loss • nausea or vomiting • stomach pain Stop use and ask a doctor if • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer
Do Not Use
Do not use • if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. • with other acid reducers
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information • read the directions and warnings before use • keep the carton and package insert. They contain important information. • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) • protect from moisture and light
Questions
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