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Rolaids ACID DEFENSE

FAMOTITINE

Standard Dose
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 tabelt with a glass of water 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
Max Dose
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Primary Use
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 foods and beverages
Summary

Indications and usage 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 foods and beverages Dosage and administration 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 tabelt with a glass of water 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 foods and beverages Dosage and administration 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 tabelt with a glass of water 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Monitoring

  • Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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