Acid Reducer Original Strength
Generic: Famotidine
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Acid Reducer Original Strength is a medication that helps relieve and prevent heartburn caused by acid indigestion and sour stomach. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, which can help ease discomfort. For adults and children aged 12 and older, you can take one tablet with a glass of water, either to relieve symptoms as needed or to prevent them 15 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking things that usually cause heartburn, but do not take more than two tablets in a day. It's important not to use this medication if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers, and you should talk to your doctor if you have had heartburn for more than three months, as it may indicate a more serious issue. Additionally, be cautious if you are taking other acid reducers, as they should not be used together.
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Uses
- relieves heartburn. prevents heartburn from certain foods and drinks.
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Dosage
Adults and children 12 years and over: swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water.
To prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet 15 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
headacheconstipationdiarrheatrouble swallowing
Serious
vomiting bloodbloody or black 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, vomiting blood, or bloody stools.
- Ask a doctor if heartburn lasts over 3 months.
- Do not use with other acid reducers.
- Consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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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