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Famotidine

OUR FAMILY (Nash Finch Company)

Drug Facts


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Famotidine USP 10 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

Famotidine 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

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

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.

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 15 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

Famotidine Other information

  • read the directions and warnings before use
  • store at 25°-30°C (77°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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*Compare to the active ingredient in Pepcid® AC®

Acid Control

famotidine tablets USP, 10 mg / acid reducer

Just One Tablet

Relieves & Prevents Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

ORIGINAL STRENGTH

Tablets

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by ©McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co., owner of the registered trademark Pepcid® AC®.

DISTRIBUTED BY NASH FINCH COMPANY

7600 FRANCE AVE S, MPLS, MN 55435

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Tips for Managing Heartburn

  • Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
  • Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
  • Do not eat before bedtime
  • Raise the head of your bed
  • Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables
  • Eat slowly and avoid big meals
  • If overweight, lose weight
  • Quit smoking

Product of India

Product Label

Famotidine
Our Family Acid Control Tablet

Famotidine

Famotidine TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:70253-128
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
FAMOTIDINE FAMOTIDINE 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (TYPE H)
HYPROMELLOSES
ferric oxide red
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
polyethylene glycol 400
STARCH, CORN
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
PINK 8 mm W972 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 90 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 NDC:70253-128-90 1 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA077146 2013-10-15


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