DUAL ACTION PEPCID COMPLETE- famotidine, calcium carbonate, and magnesium hydroxide tablet, chewable tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

FAMOTIDINE (UNII: 5QZO15J2Z8) (FAMOTIDINE - UNII:5QZO15J2Z8), CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D), MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)

Available from:

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Acid reducer Antacid Antacid - relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach

Authorization status:

New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

DUAL ACTION PEPCID COMPLETE- FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AND
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE TABLET, CHEWABLE TABLET, CHEWABLE
LIL' DRUG STORE PRODUCTS, INC.
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PEPCID COMPLETE- FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
CHEWABLE TABLET TABLET, CHEWABLE
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Famotidine 10 mg
Calcium carbonate 800 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg
_PURPOSE_
Acid reducer
Antacid
Antacid
_USE_
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
kidney disease
_ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE_
taking a prescription drug. Antacids and acid reducers 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. (1-800-222-1222)
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 70 mg
read the directions and warnings before use
keep th