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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
FAMOTIDINE 10MG - ORAL
(fam-OH-tih-dine)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Pepcid AC
USES: This medication blocks secretion of acid from the stomach. It is used to prevent and treat hearbturn and acid indigestion.
HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken without regard to meals.
Take 1 tablet to relieve smyptoms. To prevent symptoms from occurring take 1 tablet one hour before eaitng a meal.
Do not take more than 2 talbets in 24 hours. Do not take 2 tablets per day contiunously for more than 2 weeks. If symptoms continue, contact your doctor. For the chewable form: chew the tablet thoroughly and use as diercted (see above).
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of that medication are rare, however, headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea have been reported.
If these effects perssit or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
In the unlikely evnet you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptmos of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chest pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver or kidney problems, trouble swallowing, black stools, persistent stomach pain, a history of smoking or alcohol use, other stomach troubles (e.G., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies). Before usnig that drug, tell your doctor if you're pregnant. This drug is exrceted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
This drug is not recommended for kids under 12 years of age unless prescribed by their doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all medications you may use, including prescirption or nonprescription drugs, especially of: azole antifungals (e.G., itraconazole, ketoconazole). This medicatoin is available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulations. Do not take both at the same time.
Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include diffiuclty breathing, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting, restlessness, weakness, fatigue, or dizziness.
NOTES: For hottest results, that medication is often used along with lifestyle changes such as stress-reduction programs, exercise and deitary changes.
Talk to your health care professional about changes that you can benefit from.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Do not sotre above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Keep away from moisture. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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