What is Calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide?
Famotidine blocks histamine-2 and reduces stomach acid. Natural minerals such as calcium and magnesium neutralise stomach acid. Combination medicine containing calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide to treat acid reflux and stomach sourness. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or famotidine.
Side effects of Calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue
If:
- Your heartburn gets worse;
- You still experience heartburn even after taking magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and famotidine for 2 weeks.
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all.
There may be other side effects. Need medical advice regarding side effects? Get in touch with a physician immediately. Report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Omeprazole, famotidine, pantoprazole, Nexium, Protonix, and Esomeprazole
Warnings
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to famotidine (or similar acid-reducing medicines such as ranitidine, Cimetidine, Zantac, or Tagamet). This medicine should not be used if your stools are bloody, you're vomiting, or you can't swallow food.
Before you take this drug
Heartburn may mimic the early signs of an attack. If you experience chest pain spreading to your shoulder or jaw and feel lightheaded or anxious, you should seek emergency medical attention. This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to famotidine and similar acid-reducing medications, including ranitidine (cimetidine), Zantac, or Tagamet.
If you are suffering from:
- Trouble swallowing or discomfort when eating;
- Vomiting blood is a condition that can occur.
- Black, bloody, or tarry stool
If you've ever:
- When you experience heartburn, it can cause difficulty breathing or wheezing.
- Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
- Unusual weight loss;
- Kidney disease
- If you've had heartburn for longer than three months,
The medicine you are taking may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria, check the label of your medication. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing. This medicine should not be given to children younger than 12 without consulting a doctor.
How to take Calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide?
Follow the instructions on the packaging or those prescribed by your physician. The chewable tablet must be chewed before it can be swallowed. Use no more than 2 tablets per 24 hours. If your stomach pain persists or your symptoms don't improve within 14 days, call your doctor. It is possible that you have a serious condition.
Other tips to manage heartburn in addition to this medication include:
- After eating, do not bend or lie down.
- Avoid eating late in the evening or right before going to bed.
- Slowly eat and avoid large meals.
- Quit smoking if you smoke.
- Lose weight if you're obese.
- Raising the head of your mattress is a good idea.
- Dress loosely around the stomach.
Keep away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for dyspepsia normally:
Take calcium carbonate (800 mg), famotidine (10 mg), and magnesium hydroxide (165 mg) orally, once daily as required for symptoms relief.
Maximum dose: calcium carbonate 1600 mg; famotidine 20 mg; magnesium hydroxide 330 mg/day
Duration of treatment: up to 14 days
Comments: It is important to chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Heartburn caused by acid reflux and a sour stomach can be relieved with this remedy.
The usual paediatric dose for dyspepsia is:
Twelve years old and over:
Take calcium carbonate (800 mg), famotidine (10 mg), and magnesium hydroxide (165 mg) orally, once daily as required for symptoms relief.
Maximum dose: calcium carbonate 1600 mg; famotidine 20 mg; magnesium hydroxide 330 mg/day
Duration of treatment: up to 14 days
Comments: It is important to chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Heartburn caused by acid reflux and a sour stomach can be relieved with this remedy.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for your calcium carbonate or famotidine dosages. If your next dose is near, skip any missed doses. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Rapid heart rate or fainting are all possible symptoms of an overdose.
What should be avoided?
This medicine should not be taken with famotidine regular (Pepcid, Pepcid Ac, or Pepcid RPD), other acid-reducing medications, or any combination of these. You should avoid foods and drinks more likely to trigger heartburn. These include chocolate, caffein, and alcohol.
Interaction with other drug
If you use calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or famotidine together, it can affect your ability to absorb any other medications that you are taking by mouth. Before using magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, or famotidine with other medicines, consult your doctor. There are other drugs that can affect calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and famotidine. These include prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are taking and those that you stop or start using.
