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Treating heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach.
Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) is a histamine-2 blocker that decreases the amount of acid the stomach produces. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that neutralize acid in the stomach.
Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox), Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox), and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) is a combination medicine used to relieve heartburn caused by acid indigestion and sour stomach.
Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, chewable, oral:
Dual Action Complete: Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165 mg [contains calcium 320 mg/tablet, magnesium 70 mg/tablet, phenylalanine 2.2 mg/tablet; berry flavor] [DSC]
Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox: Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165 mg [contains calcium 320 mg/tablet, magnesium 70 mg/tablet; berry flavor]
Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox: Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165 mg [contains calcium 320 mg/tablet, magnesium 70 mg/tablet; mint flavor]
Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox: Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165 mg [contains calcium 320 mg/tablet, magnesium 70 mg/tablet, tartrazine; tropical fruit flavor]
Generic: Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165
Dosing: Adult
Note: Each tablet contains Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 10 mg, Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 800 mg, and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) 165 mg.
Heartburn:
Oral: One tablet to relieve symptoms; maximum: 2 tablets in 24 hours
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Children ≥12 years and adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
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What is the most important information I should know about Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox?
OTC labeling: When used for self-medication, do not use if you are allergic to Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) or other acid reducers; trouble or pain swallowing food; vomiting with blood; bloody or black stools; concomitant use with other acid reducers.
Use Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox by mouth with or without food.
- To relieve symptoms of heartburn, chew 1 tablet. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
- To prevent symptoms, chew 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn.
- Do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in a 24-hour period unless directed by your health care provider.
- If you take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), take it at least 2 hours before taking Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you take atazanavir, certain cephalosporin antibiotics (eg, cefdinir), eltrombopag, erlotinib, estramustine, iron products, itraconazole, ketoconazole, mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), rilpivirine, tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox.
- Ask your doctor before taking antacids or other acid reducers with Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox.
- If you miss a dose of Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.This combination of three medications is used to treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) is a drug that blocks acid release in the stomach and can help stop heartburn and acid indigestion from coming back. Calcium CARBONATE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) and Magnesium HYDROXIDE (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox)-Ca carb-mag hydrox) are antacids that work quickly to lower acid in the stomach and stop heartburn.
How to use Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox (Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox))
Chew one tablet completely and swallow as needed to stop/prevent the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not swallow the tablets whole.
Do not take more than 2 tablets within 24 hours. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This product contains an antacid which may react with other medications, preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to schedule your medications to prevent this problem.
Stop taking this medication and call your doctor promptly if your symptoms continue after you begin taking it, or if they do not improve after you have been taking this medication for 14 days in a row. Do not take this medicine for more than 14 days in a row without talking with your doctor.
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What other drugs will affect Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox?
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: bisphosphonates (such as alendronate), tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline), quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), thyroid medicine (such as levothyroxine), calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem, verapamil), quinidine, digoxin, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, phosphate supplements (such as potassium phosphate), raltegravir.
Some products need stomach acid so that the body can absorb them properly. Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) decreases stomach acid, so it may change how well these products work. Some affected products include atazanavir, dasatinib, delavirdine, certain azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), pazopanib, among others.
Do not take this medication with other products that contain Famotidine (Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox) or other H2 blockers (cimetidine, nizatidine, ranitidine).
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What are the possible side effects of Famotidine-Ca carb-mag hydrox?
Diarrhea, headache, constipation, or stomach cramps may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), mental/mood changes (e.g., restlessness, confusion, depression, hallucinations), seizure.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.