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Famotidine

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
HARRIS TEETER, LLC
Label updated
2025-03-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
FAMOTIDINE
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Label information


Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Famotidine USP 10 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

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
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 
  • kidney disease  
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 at any time from 15 to 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
Other information

  • read the directions and warnings before use
  • keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients


carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, talc and titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

call 1-855-274-4122

Tips for Managing Heartburn
 

  • Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
  • Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
  • Do not eat before bedtime
  • Raise the head of your bed
  • Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables
  • Eat slowly and avoid big meals
  • If overweight, lose weight
  • Quit smoking 

JUST ONE TABLET prevents and relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
HARRIS TEETER, LLC
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Made in India
Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10 mg (30 Tablets Container Label)

Harris Teeter TM

ORIGINAL STRENGTH
FAMOTIDINE TABLETS USP 10 mg
ACID REDUCER


Just One Tablet!
Prevents & Relieves Heartburn
Due to Acid Indigestion  

   30
Tablets   

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10 mg (30 Tablets Container Carton Label)

Harris Teeter TM

ORIGINAL STRENGTH
FAMOTIDINE TABLETS USP 10 mg
ACID REDUCER

Just One Tablet!
Prevents & Relieves Heartburn                                         
CC
Due to Acid Indigestion                                                  Actual Size

*Compare to the Active Ingredient of                                    30
Original Strength Pepcid® AC                                         
TABLETS
 


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]





DailyMed Set ID: e49e087c-ee20-3174-e053-2995a90a1d09 · Version 4
NDC: 69256-002