FDA Label for Famotidine

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Famotidine Product Label

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



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.
  • if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a 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 

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 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

Other Information



• read the directions and warnings before use
• 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, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide.


Questions Or Comments?




call 1-800-935-6737

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.

    Do not use if printed foil seal under bottle cap is open or torn.


    Distributed by:
    Magno-Humphries Labs
    Tigard, OR 97223, U.S.A.
    Visit our website: www.magno-humphries.com

    Made in India



Package Label-Principal Display Panel -20 Mg (100 Tablets, Container Label)



MHL℗

*Compare to the Active Ingredient
of Maximum Strength Pepcid® AC

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

FAMOTIDINE
TABLETS USP 20 mg

ACID REDUCER  

Just One Tablet Prevents & Relieves
Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

100 TABLETS


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