Zantac 360

Zantac 360⁰

Famotidine Tablets 10 mg / Acid Reducer

Drug Facts

Famotidine USP 10 mg

Purpose

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

■ 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 us e 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 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 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

■ read the directions and warnings before use

■ keep the carton. It contains important information.

■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

■ protect from moisture      

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

call 1-800-633-1610 or visit www.zantacotc.com

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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