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Dg Health Heartburn Prevention Original Strength

Generic: Famotidine

OTC
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist✓ FDA-verified
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Dg Health Heartburn Prevention Original Strength is a medication that helps relieve and prevent heartburn caused by acid indigestion and sour stomach, especially after eating or drinking certain foods and beverages. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach, which can help ease discomfort. Adults and children aged 12 and older should swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water, either to relieve symptoms or 15 to 60 minutes before eating to prevent them, but do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period. It's important not to use this medication if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers. Additionally, if you are taking prescription drugs, be sure to ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it, as it may interact with certain medications.
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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).