Kirkland Signature Acid Controller Famotidine 20mg Tablets Lot of 125 250 or 500

Description

Features:
Famotidine Tablets USP 20 mg - Acid Reducer
Compare to Maximum Strength Pepcid®
Prevents and Relieves Heartburn and Indigestion
Bottles,
125, 250, 500
Tablets Each
The active ingredient in Kirkland Signature Acid Controller Maximum Strength is Famotidine Tablets, 20 mg, an H2 Blocker. These partially block production of acid in the stomach cells by inhibiting histamine, a substance that stimulates the secretion of stomach acid. Over-the-counter and prescription H2 blockers relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach and prevent meal-induced heartburn.
These acid reducers generally relieve symptoms for a longer period of time than antacids, but take time to work initially. Over-the-counter H2 blockers include Ranitidine (brand name: Zantac®) and Famotidine (brand name: Pepcid®).
Fact: smoking can worsen heartburn
When individuals smoke, it can cause the muscle between the stomach and esophagus to relax, which can contribute to stomach acid refluxing back into the esophagus
Understanding Heartburn
Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation in the lower chest or throat that occurs when stomach acid backs up (or 'refluxes') and irritates the sensitive lining of the esophagus.
Normally, the lower esophageal sphincter acts like a trapdoor, letting food down into the stomach, while preventing stomach acids from coming back up into the esophagus. When it becomes too relaxed, it can allow stomach acid to flow backward into the esophagus, resulting in heartburn.
Fact: eating before bed triggers heartburn
You may experience worsening or more frequent heartburn if you routinely eat late at night. Try to eat at least 2-3 hours before bedtime so your body has time to digest before you lie down. Also, elevating the head of your bed may provide additional relief.
People with frequent heartburn report that certain foods and beverages can trigger their heartburn
41% Acidic Foods, 32% Spicy Foods, 24% Rich or Fatty Foods, 16% Caffeinated Beverages, 7% Alcohol, 7% Dairy. Source: American College of Gastroenterology
Heartburn Tips
The following tips may help ease or prevent frequent heartburn:
Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
Do not eat before bedtime
Raise the head of your bed
Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and certain fruits and vegetables
Eat slowly and avoid big meals
If overweight, lose weight
Quit smoking
Drug Facts and Dosing Information
Directions:
■ adults and children 12 years and over:
to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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