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Equate Dual Action Complete Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: famotidine, calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide
Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug class: H2 antagonists

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2023.

Active ingredients (in each chewable tablet)

Famotidine 10 mg

Calcium carbonate 800 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 165 mg

Purposes

Acid reducer

Antacid

Indications and Usage for Equate Dual Action Complete

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

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

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
frequent chest pain
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain
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

your heartburn continues or worsens
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)

Equate Dual Action Complete Dosage and Administration

adults and children 12 years and over:
do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely
to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing
do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Storage and Handling

each tablet contains: calcium 330 mg; magnesium 80 mg
Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine 2 mg per tablet
read the directions and warnings before use
read the bottle. It contains important information.
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, aspartame, dextrates, ferric oxide, glyceryl monostearate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, natural peppermint flavor, polyacrylate dispersion, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc

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Compare to Pepcid Complete® active ingredients

DUAL ACTION

Acid Reducer Complete

Famotidine 10 mg, Calcium Carbonate 800 mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 165 mg Tablets (Chewable)

Actual Size

Acid Reducer Plus Antacid

Just one tablet relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion

Cool Mint Flavor

50 CHEWABLE TABLETS

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EQUATE ACID REDUCER COMPLETE
famotidine, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide tablet, chewable
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-546
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
FAMOTIDINE (UNII: 5QZO15J2Z8) (FAMOTIDINE - UNII:5QZO15J2Z8) FAMOTIDINE10 mg
CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D, CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB) CALCIUM CARBONATE800 mg
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE165 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)
DEXTRATES (UNII: G263MI44RU)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGE (PEACH WITH WHITE SPECKLES) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize18mm
FlavorMINTImprint CodeL546
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:49035-546-6325 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/08/200807/12/2016
2NDC:49035-546-7150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/13/2011
3NDC:49035-546-9875 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/22/201305/27/2015
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07735508/08/2008
Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769)

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