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.
■ 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. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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 15to 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
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
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments
call 1-800-633-1610or visit www.zantacotc.com
Tips for Managing Heartburn
■ Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
■ Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
■ Do not eat before bedtime
■ Raise the head of your bed
■ Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables
■ Eat slowly and avoid big meals
■ If overweight, lose weight
■ Quit smoking
