Label: ACID CONTROLLER- famotidine tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 59779-194-02, 59779-194-51, 59779-194-63, 59779-194-71, view more
    59779-194-72, 59779-194-78, 59779-194-82
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Famotidine 20 mg

  • Purpose

    Acid reducer

  • Uses

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    relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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    prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages
  • Warnings

    Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

    Do not use

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    if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
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    with other acid reducers

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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    heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
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    chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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    frequent chest pain
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    frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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    unexplained weight loss
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    nausea or vomiting
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    stomach pain
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    kidney disease

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    your heartburn continues or worsens
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    you need to take this product for more than 14 days

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

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    adults and children 12 years and over:
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    to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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    to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
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    do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    read the directions and warnings before use
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    keep the carton. It contains important information.
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    store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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    protect from moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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    Compare to the active ingredient in Maximum Strength Pepcid® AC

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Acid Controller

    FAMOTIDINE TABLETS, 20 mg

    Acid reducer

    Just one tablet:

    Prevents & relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion

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    Actual Size

    Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel

    25 TABLETS

    Acid Controller Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACID CONTROLLER 
    famotidine tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-194
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    FAMOTIDINE (UNII: 5QZO15J2Z8) (FAMOTIDINE - UNII:5QZO15J2Z8) FAMOTIDINE20 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize8mm
    FlavorImprint Code L194
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-194-721 in 1 CARTON03/11/2009
    160 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:59779-194-711 in 1 CARTON09/28/2006
    250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:59779-194-781 in 1 CARTON05/23/2007
    3100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:59779-194-518 in 1 CARTON09/28/200602/27/2012
    41 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    5NDC:59779-194-0225 in 1 CARTON09/28/200602/01/2013
    51 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    6NDC:59779-194-631 in 1 CARTON09/14/2015
    625 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    7NDC:59779-194-821 in 1 CARTON06/02/201609/30/2022
    7200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07735109/28/2006
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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