Famotidine

HEB
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• PATIENT INFORMATION
• PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Famotidine, USP 20 mg

Acid reducer

• 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

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

Do not use

• with other acid reducers
• if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
• 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• frequent chest pain
• frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• unexplained weight loss
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain
• 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

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).

• 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 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

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

Colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

Call 1-800-406-7984

PATIENT INFORMATION

• JUST ONE TABLET prevents and relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion brought on by eating and drinking certain foods and beverages.
• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE CARTON OR PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS OPEN OR TORN.

Tips for Managing Heartburn

• Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
• Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
• Do not eat before bedtime
• Raise the head of your bed
• Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables
• Eat slowly and avoid big meals
• If overweight, lose weight
• Quit smoking

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Maximum Strength Pepcid AC ^® active ingredient ^†

NDC 37808-036-26

H-E-B _®

ACID CONTROLLER

Famotidine Tablets, USP 20 mg

Acid Reducer

Maximum Strength

• Just One Tablet Prevents & Relieves Heartburn Due to Acid Indigestion

25 Tablets

Distributed by: H-E-B

5108231/1402