Acid Reducer Maximum Strength
Generic: Famotidine 20mg
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Acid Reducer Maximum Strength is a medication that helps relieve heartburn caused by acid indigestion and sour stomach, especially after eating or drinking certain foods and beverages. It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach produces, which can help prevent discomfort. To use it, simply swallow one tablet with a glass of water, either to relieve symptoms or to prevent them by taking it 10 to 60 minutes before meals, but do not take more than two tablets in a 24-hour period. It's important to avoid this medication if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers, and if you are taking prescription drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist, as it may interact with certain medications.
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Uses
- relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion. prevents heartburn from certain foods and beverages.
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Dosage
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 10 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking.
Do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Common side effects may include headache or constipation
Serious
Serious side effects may include trouble swallowingvomiting bloodor bloody stools
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use if allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers.
- Do not use if you have trouble swallowing food or vomiting blood.
- Ask a doctor if you have heartburn for over 3 months.
- Seek help if heartburn worsens or continues.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
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Drug interactions
- Prescription drugsmay interact with acid reducers.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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