Famotidine

Famotidine, USP 20 mg

Acid reducer

• •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

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Do not use

• •with other acid reducers
• •if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
• •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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• •frequent chest pain
• •frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• •unexplained weight loss
• •nausea or vomiting
• •stomach pain
• •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

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 (1-800-222-1222).

• •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 10 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

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

Colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

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• •JUST ONE TABLET prevents and relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages.
• • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE CARTON OR PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS OPEN OR TORN.

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

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NDC 37808-036-50

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Maximum Strength
Acid Controller
Famotidine Tablets, USP 20 mg

Acid Reducer

Just One Tablet
Prevents & Relieves Heartburn
Due to Acid Indigestion

actual size

50 TABLETS

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