Famotidine - Acid Controller
FDA Label NDC 67091-242

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

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Winco Foods, Llc for the product Famotidine - Acid Controller (NDC 67091-242). 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.

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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)

Famotidine, USP 10 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

Famotidine USP, 10 mg

  • 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.

    • Famotidine USP, 20 mg

    • 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).

Directions

Famotidine USP, 10 mg

  • 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
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

      • Famotidine USP, 20 mg

      • 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

  • 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.
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE CARTON OR PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS OPEN OR TORN.

Inactive Ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red (only for Famotidine USP, 10 mg), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

or to report an adverse event call 800-824-1706 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm MST

Patient Information

  •  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

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†Compare to the active ingredient in PepcidAC Original Strength

WinCo FOODS

ORIGINAL STRENGTH

Acid Controller

FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, USP 10 MG

ACID REDUCER

JUST ONE TABLET

Prevents &Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

30 Tablets

DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID 83704

5113374/0914

†Compare to the active ingredient in PepcidAC of Maximum Strength.

WinCo FOODS

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Acid Controller

FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, USP 20 MG

ACID REDUCER

JUST ONE TABLET

Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

25 Tablets

DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID 83704

5113376/0914

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