Drug class
Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Uses
Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Warnings
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. • 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 • kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids and acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. 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).
Dosage & administration
Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: • do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely • to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing • do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each chewable tablet) Famotidine 10 mg Calcium carbonate 800 mg Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients anhydrous lactose, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrates, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, glyceryl monostearate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, modified food starch, natural and artificial tropical flavor, polyacrylate dispersion, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose, talc