Drug class
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Uses
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
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers
Dosage & administration
Directions For 10 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 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
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) For 10 mg: Famotidine USP 10 mg For 20 mg: Famotidine USP 20 mg
Inactive ingredient
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