Famotidine
FDA Label NDC 15127-370

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Select Brand for the product Famotidine (NDC 15127-370). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each tablet), purpose, uses, warnings, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, stop use and ask a doctor if, if pregnant or breast-feeding, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Label Section Quick Index

→ Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)

→ Purpose

→ Uses

→ Warnings

→ Do Not Use

→ Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

→ Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

→ If Pregnant Or Breast-feeding

→ Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

→ Directions

→ Other Information

→ Inactive Ingredients

→ Questions?

→ Patient Information

→ Principal Display Panel

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

with other acid reducers
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).

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

Other Information

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.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE CARTON OR INDIVIDUAL BLISTER UNIT IS OPEN OR TORN.

Inactive Ingredients

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

Questions?

Call 1-800-406-7984

Patient Information

1 tablet relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion
Famotidine prevents heartburn due to acid indigestion brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages.

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