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dg health heartburn prevention

Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Ingredients: FAMOTIDINE 20mg
Labeler: Dolgencorp Inc
NDC code: 55910-194

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 22, 2023.

Dolgencorp, LLC Heartburn Prevention Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Famotidine 20 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

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.
if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a 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. 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)

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 at any time from 10 to 60minutes 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

Other information
read the directions and warnings before use
keep the carton. It contains important information.
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide

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Compare to the active ingredient of Maximum Strength Pepcid® AC

Maximum Strength

Heartburn Prevention

Famotidine Tablets, 20 mg

Acid Reducer

Just One Tablet Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

25 Tablets

Actual Tablet Size

DG HEALTH HEARTBURN PREVENTION 
famotidine tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-194
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
FAMOTIDINE (FAMOTIDINE) FAMOTIDINE20 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARNAUBA WAX 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED 
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED 
TALC 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint CodeL194
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:55910-194-0225 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
11 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
2NDC:55910-194-3930 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
21 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
3NDC:55910-194-711 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON
350 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
4NDC:55910-194-518 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
41 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07735102/14/2010
Labeler - Dolgencorp Inc (068331990)

 
Dolgencorp Inc

Further information

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