Famotidine 20 Mg Tablet, Coated
FDA Label NDC 25000-087

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

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Marksans Pharma Limited for the product Famotidine 20 Mg (NDC 25000-087). 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, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, stop use and ask a doctor if, 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

→ Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

→ Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

→ If Pregnant Or Breast-feeding,

→ Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

→ Directions

→ Other Information

→ Inactive Ingredients

→ Questions Or Comments?

→ Principal Display Panel

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)

For 10 mg:

Famotidine USP 10 mg

For 20 mg:

Famotidine USP 20 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

For 10mg:

• adults and children 12 years and over:
o to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
o 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
o do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

For 20 mg:

• adults and children 12 years and over:
o to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
o 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
o 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°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• protect from moisture
• FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP

Inactive Ingredients

For 10 mg:

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, red iron oxide, talc, titanium dioxide

For 20 mg:

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-877-376-4271 (weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM)

JUST ONE TABLET prevents and relieves 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

Manufactured for:
Time-Cap Labs, Inc.
7 Michael Avenue,
Farmingdale,
NY 11735, USA

Manufactured by:
Marksans Pharma Ltd.
Plot No. L-82, L-83
Verna Indl. Estate
Verna, Goa-403722, India