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Equate Acid Controller Maximum Strength
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Equate Acid Controller Maximum Strength

Generic name: famotidine
Dosage form: tablet

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat

Warnings

Do not use

to make a child sleepy.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

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.

Directions

  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years and over1 tablet. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
children 6 to under 12 years1/2 tablet (break tablet in half). Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours.
children under 6 yearsdo not use

Other information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • protect from excessive moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, lactose anhydr...