RxNorm Names
Review RxNorm Normal Forms
ACID CONTROLLER
(famotidine)
tablet
[Walgreen Company]
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http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=42392cb1-7958-4a2f-8622-f00f02afd961| Category | DEA Schedule | Marketing Status |
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| HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL | Abbreviated New Drug Application |
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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- if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a 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
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 10 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
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 and light
| ACID CONTROLLER
famotidine tablet |
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| Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063) |
Revised: 09/2012
Document Id: 42392cb1-7958-4a2f-8622-f00f02afd961
Set id: 42392cb1-7958-4a2f-8622-f00f02afd961
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20120930
Walgreen Company
