Classes
DEA Class; OTC
Common Brand Names; Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete, Tums Dual Action
- Gastrointestinal Agents, Other
Description
Famotidine is an H2-antagonist
Calcium carbonate & magnesium hydroxide are antacids
Indications
Heartburn/Indigestion
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Other H2 antagonists or components of the formulation
Renal impairment (OTC)
Pain whe swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools (OTC)
Adverse Effects
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Warnings
Severe renal or hepatic impairment
If patient taking a prescription drug, the patient should ask a doctor or a pharmacist whether acid reducers can be taken concomitantly with it
Patients with kidney disease should ask doctor before use
Prolonged QT intervals reported in patients with renal impairment; torsades de pointes reported
Relief of symptoms does not preclude presence of gastric malignancy
Use caution in renal impairment (moderate to severe); dosage adjustment recommended
In pediatric patients increased risk for development of acute gastroentiritis and community-acquired pneumonia reported
Some dosage forms may contain benzyl alcohol and/or sodium benzoate/benzoid acid, which has been associated with gasping syndrome in neonates
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: American Academy of Pediatrics classifies as compatible with breast feeding
Maximum Dosage
Chew 1 tablet completely, then swallow; do not exceed 2 tablets/24 hr
How supplied
famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide
chewable tablet
- 10mg/800mg/165mg