Drug class
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Uses
USE(S) 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 Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers
Dosage & administration
DIRECTIONS 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
Active ingredient
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine USP 20 mg
Inactive ingredient
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavor, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium saccharin, talc, titanium dioxide