Equate Dual Action Complete

Generic name:famotidine, calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide
Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug class:H2 antagonists

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2021.

Active ingredients (in each chewable tablet)

Famotidine 10 mg

Calcium carbonate 800 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg

Purposes

Acid reducer

Antacid

Use

relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers

Do not use

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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.

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with other acid reducers

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.

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heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness

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chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness

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frequent chest pain

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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn

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unexplained weight loss

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nausea or vomiting

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stomach pain

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kidney disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug. Antacids and acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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your heartburn continues or worsens

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you need to take this product for more than 14 days

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)

Directions

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adults and children 12 years and over:

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do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely

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to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing

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