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Publix Super Markets, Inc. Maximum Strength Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- maximum strength Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- maximum strength Other information
- Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Famotidine 20 mg
Purpose
Acid reducer
maximum strength Uses
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• 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
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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. -
• 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
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• 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• 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.
Directions
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• 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
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• 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 and light
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose (monohydrate), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide
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FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, 20mg
ACID REDUCER
Just one tablet prevents & relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion
ACTUAL SIZE
Compare to the Active Ingredient of Maximum Strength Pepcid® AC
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!