acid reducer plus antacid
FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Indications and usage Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach Dosage and 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 Warnings and cautions 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.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach Dosage and 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 Warnings and cautions 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)
Monitoring
- • 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.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.