Heartburn Relief
Famotidine · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine 10 mg
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer
Uses
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
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. 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)
Do not use
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
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
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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)
Directions
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 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
• do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
Other information
• read the directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information.
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Major Pharmaceuticals (revised Feb 13, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Famotidine in 6 products
- Aluminum Hydroxide in 2 products
- Magnesium Carbonate in 2 products
- Activated Charcoal in 1 product
- Potassium Dichromate in 1 product
- Chelidonium Majus in 1 product
- Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Heptahydrate in 1 product
- Ginger in 1 product
- Iris Versicolor Root in 1 product
- Cimetidine in 1 product
Heartburn Relief NDC products (10)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-022 | Cimetidine 200 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
| 0904-5529 | Famotidine 10 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Major Pharmaceuticals | ANDA |
| 41250-493 | Famotidine 10 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Meijer Distribution Inc | ANDA |
| 41250-712 | Famotidine 20 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Meijer Distribution Inc | ANDA |
| 63187-999 | Famotidine 10 mg/1 Tablet | Proficient Rx LP | ANDA |
| 83059-0005 | Famotidine 10 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp | ANDA |
| 83059-0031 | Famotidine 10 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp | ANDA |
| 63868-565 | Aluminum Hydroxide 254 mg/5mL; Magnesium Carbonate 237.5 mg/5mL Suspension | CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 57896-565 | Aluminum Hydroxide 254 mg/5mL; Magnesium Carbonate 237.5 mg/5mL Suspension | GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 17312-030 | Activated Charcoal 6 [hp_X]/1; Potassium Dichromate 6 [hp_X]/1; Chelidonium Majus 6 [hp_X]/1; Sodium Phosphate,… Tablet, Orally Disintegrating | TRP Company | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
Frequently asked questions
What is Heartburn Relief used for?
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
Who makes Heartburn Relief?
Heartburn Relief is listed by 8 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, Major Pharmaceuticals, Meijer Distribution Inc, Proficient Rx LP.