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Acid Controller Original Strength Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: famotidine
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: H2 antagonists

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2021.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Famotidine 10 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

Uses

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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)

Directions

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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 15 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

Related/similar drugs

omeprazole, famotidine, pantoprazole, Protonix, esomeprazole, sucralfate, Nexium

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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Acid Controller

FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, 10 mg / ACID REDUCER

ORIGINAL STRENGTH

Just one tablet prevents & relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion

30 TABLETS

ACTUAL SIZE

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ACID CONTROLLER ORIGINAL STRENGTH
famotidine tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0363-0141
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
FAMOTIDINE (FAMOTIDINE) FAMOTIDINE 10 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
CARNAUBA WAX
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
POLYDEXTROSE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TRIACETIN
FERRIC OXIDE RED
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
Product Characteristics
Color PINK Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 8mm
Flavor Imprint Code L141
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:0363-0141-65 30 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
1 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:0363-0141-75 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON
2 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA075400 08/28/2009
Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
Walgreen Company

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