Acid Controller Original Strength: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: famotidine
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: H2 antagonists
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2023.
Indications and Usage for Acid Controller Original Strength
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- relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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- 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
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- 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.
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- with other acid reducers
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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- heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
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- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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- frequent chest pain
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- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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- unexplained weight loss
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- nausea or vomiting
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- stomach pain
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- kidney disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Acid Controller Original Strength Dosage and Administration
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- adults and children 12 years and over:
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- to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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- 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
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- do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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Storage and Handling
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- read the directions and warnings before use
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- keep the carton. It contains important information.
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- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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- protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin
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Acid Controller
FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, 10 mg / ACID REDUCER
Original Strength
● Just one tablet prevents & relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion
30 TABLETS
ACTUAL SIZE
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ORIGINAL STRENGTH
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| Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063) |
Frequently asked questions
- Is famotidine safer than omeprazole for heartburn?
- Can you take famotidine long term?
- Can I take omeprazole in the morning and famotidine at night?
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