Label: BASIC CARE FAMOTIDINE- famotidine tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated February 19, 2020

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Famotidine 20 mg

  • Purpose

    Acid reducer

  • Uses

    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

    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

    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

    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:
    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 minutesbefore 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
  • Other information

    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

  • Repackaging Information

    Please reference the How Supplied section listed above for a description of individual tablets. This drug product has been received by Aphena Pharma - TN in a manufacturer or distributor packaged configuration and repackaged in full compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations. The package configurations available from Aphena are listed below:

    Count20 mg
    9071610-389-60

    Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined by USP. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

    Repackaged by:
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - TN
    Cookeville, TN 38506

    20200219JH

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mg

    NDC 71610-389 - Famotidine, USP 20 mg Tablets
    Bottle Label 20 mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE FAMOTIDINE 
    famotidine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71610-389(NDC:0113-7194)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    FAMOTIDINE (UNII: 5QZO15J2Z8) (FAMOTIDINE - UNII:5QZO15J2Z8) FAMOTIDINE20 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize8mm
    FlavorImprint Code L194
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71610-389-6090 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/23/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07735108/10/2017
    Labeler - Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC (128385585)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC128385585REPACK(71610-389)