BERKLEY AND JENSEN ACID CONTROLLER COMPLETE famotidine calcium carbonate magnesium hydroxide tablet chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

FAMOTIDINE (UNII: 5QZO15J2Z8) (FAMOTIDINE - UNII:5QZO15J2Z8)

Available from:

BJWC

INN (International Name):

FAMOTIDINE

Composition:

FAMOTIDINE 10 mg

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

BERKLEY AND JENSEN ACID CONTROLLER COMPLETE- FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM
CARBONATE
AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE TABLET, CHEWABLE
BJWC
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BJWC ACID CONTROLLER DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CHEWABLE TABLET)
Famotidine 10 mg
Calcium carbonate 800 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg
PURPOS E
Acid reducer
Antacid
US ES
relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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.
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
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids 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.
DIRECTIONS
adults and children 12 years and over:
do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely
to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing
do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
each tablet contains: calcium 320 mg; magnesium 65 mg
Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 2.2 mg per tablet
read the directions and warnings before use
read the bottle label. It contains important information.
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
protect from moistur