Equate Cimetidine
Equate Cimetidine is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient CIMETIDINE manufactured by Wal-Mart Stores Inc administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20220310.
- Generic name
- CIMETIDINE
- Manufacturer
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 49035-820
- Application
- ANDA075285
- Label effective
- 20220310
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
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 & Administration
Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: • to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water • to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water right before or any time up to 30 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn • do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Contraindications
Not available.
Warnings
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to cimetidine 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 • frequent chest pain • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn • unexplained weight loss • nausea or vomiting • stomach pain • 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 shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness • kidney disease • liver 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 • you need to take this product for more than 14 days • stomach pain continues • your heartburn continues or worsens 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).
Adverse Reactions
Not available.