relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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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
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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.
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with other acid reducers
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
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chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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frequent chest pain
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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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unexplained weight loss
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nausea or vomiting
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stomach pain
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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
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your heartburn continues or worsens
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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)
Topcare Acid Reducer Dosage and Administration
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adults and children 12 years and over:
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to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
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do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Storage and Handling
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read the directions and warnings before use
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keep the carton. It contains important information.
