Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Cimetidine
The FDA lists this product in 60 strengths and forms.
Indications
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
Warnings and precautions
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).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Composition
- Active ingredients
- CIMETIDINE 200MG



