foster and thrive acid reducer (FAMOTIDINE)
foster and thrive acid reducer (FAMOTIDINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: foster and thrive acid reducer; Generic name: FAMOTIDINE; Drug class: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC].
| Brand name | foster and thrive acid reducer |
|---|---|
| Generic name | FAMOTIDINE |
| Drug class | Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC |
| Used for | Uses • relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach • prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages |
| Dosage | Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: • to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew. • 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 • do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use • 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. • with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. • heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortnes |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine 20 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c480ba4-b07e-4109-a9a9-5480b4a39a1d |