IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE - ibuprofen and famotidine tablet, coated
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Revised: 8/2021 |
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Medication Guide IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE TABLETS (Iboo-pro-fen and fəˈmov tɪdin tablets) |
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What is the most important information I should know about ibuprofen and famotidine tablets?
Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets can cause serious side effects including:
o with longer use of medicine containing NSAIDs o Do not take ibuprofen and famotidine tablets right before or after a heart surgery called a "coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)." Avoid taking ibuprofen and famotidine tablets after a recent heart attack, unless your healthcare provider tells you to. You may have an increased risk of another heart attack if you take ibuprofen and famotidine tablets after a recent heart attack.
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o anytime during use | o without warning symptoms | o that may cause death |
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The risk of getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
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o past history of stomach ulcers, or stomach or intestinal bleeding with the use of NSAIDs o taking medicines called "corticosteroids", "anticoagulants", "SSRIs", or "SNRIs" o increasing doses of NSAIDs o longer use of NSAIDs | o smoking o drinking alcohol o older age o poor health o advanced liver disease o bleeding problems |
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You should take ibuprofen and famotidine tablets exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose possible and for the shortest time needed. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID (ibuprofen). Do not use ibuprofen and famotidine tablets with other medicines to lessen pain or fever or with other medicines for colds or sleeping problems without talking to your healthcare provider first, because they may contain an NSAID also. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets may help your acid-related symptoms, but you could still have serious stomach problems. Talk with your healthcare provider. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets contains ibuprofen, an NSAID and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor blocker medicine. |
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What is ibuprofen and famotidine tablet?
Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet is a prescription medicine used to:
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Do not take ibuprofen and famotidine tablets :
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Before taking ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you :
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How should I take ibuprofen and famotidine tablets?
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What are the possible side effects of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets?
Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets can cause serious side effects, including: See What is the most important information I should know about ibuprofen and famotidine tablets? |
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Other side effects of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets include : stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness Get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms : |
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Stop taking ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms : |
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If you take too much ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
These are not all the possible side effects of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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Other information about NSAIDs
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General information about the safe and effective use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use ibuprofen and famotidine tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ibuprofen and famotidine tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about NSAIDs that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in ibuprofen and famotidine tablets?
Active ingredients : ibuprofen and famotidine Inactive ingredients : microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, purified water, povidone, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, hypromellose, talc, FD&C Blue#2/Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake, and FD&C Blue #1/Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake. Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States. For more information, go to lupinpharmaceuticals.com or call 1-800-399-2561. |