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Basic Care Acid Reducer

Generic: Famotidine

OTC
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist✓ FDA-verified
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Basic Care Acid Reducer 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 produces, which can help ease discomfort. For adults and children aged 12 and over, you can take one tablet with a glass of water to relieve symptoms or to prevent heartburn, take it 10 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking something that triggers 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. Additionally, if you are taking any prescription medications, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist, as it may interact with certain drugs.
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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 relieve symptoms.
To prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet 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

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.
  • Consult a doctor if experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath.
  • Do not use with other acid reducers.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).