Pill — PURPLE ROUND, 17mm — Famotidine
| Imprint | |
|---|---|
| Colour | PURPLE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 17 |
| Strength | Famotidine 10 mg;Calcium Carbonate 800 mg;Magnesium Hydroxide 165 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Chewable |
| Manufacturer | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| NDC | 0597-0315 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | Famotidine[Famotidine];Calcium Carbonate[CARBONATE ION];Magnesium Hydroxide[Hydroxide ION] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Famotidine
Uses and warnings
Drug classFamotidine is a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist that competitively inhibits H2 receptors to suppress gastric acid secretion.UsesFamotidine tablets treat active duodenal and gastric ulcers, symptomatic nonerosive GERD, and ero...
Read the full drug profile →How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "".
- • Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (17) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file f8d3d1af-f0af-6e4b-32df-44813c642a46.xml