famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide (Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete, Tums Dual Action)
Classes: Gastrointestinal Agents, Other
- Dosing and uses of Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide)
- Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide)
Dosing and uses of Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide
chewable tablet
- 10mg/800mg/165mg
Heartburn/Indigestion
Chew 1 tablet completely, then swallow; do not exceed 2 tablets/24 hr
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide
chewable tablet
- 10mg/800mg/165mg
Heartburn/Indigestion
<12 years
- Safety & efficacy not established
>12 years
- Chew 1 tablet completely, then swallow; do not exceed 2 tablets/24 hr
Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Caution
Severe renal or hepatic impairment
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: American Academy of Pediatrics classifies as compatible with breast feeding
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete (famotidine/calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide)
Mechanism of action
Famotidine is an H2-antagonist
Calcium carbonate & magnesium hydroxide are antacids
