Cimetidine

What it is used for

• 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 foods and beverages

What it does

Acid reducer

How to take it

• adults and children 12 years and over: ▪ to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water ▪ to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water right before or any time up to 30 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn ▪ do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Side effects, and when to stop

• you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• stomach pain continues
• your heartburn continues or worsens

Who should not take it

• 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

What to say before you start

• 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

you are taking a prescription drug.

Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Allergy a lert: Do not use if you are allergic to cimetidine or other acid reducers.

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cimetidine 200mg