Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers
Do not use
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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.
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if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
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with other acid reducers
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness
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chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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frequent chest pain
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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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unexplained weight loss
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nausea or vomiting
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stomach pain
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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your heartburn continues or worsens
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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.
Do not use
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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.
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if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
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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
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frequent chest pain
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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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unexplained weight loss
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nausea or vomiting
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stomach pain
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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your heartburn continues or worsens
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you need to take this product for more than 14 days
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relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
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prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages
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adults and children 12 years and over:
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to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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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
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do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
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adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
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children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor
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for external anal and genital itching, adults:
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when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
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gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
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apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
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children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of meloxicam tablets USP and other treatment options before deciding to use meloxicam tablets USP. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
After observing the response to initial therapy with meloxicam tablets USP, adjust the dose to suit an individual patient's needs.
In adults, the maximum recommended daily oral dose of meloxicam tablets USP is 15 mg regardless of formulation. In patients with hemodialysis, a maximum daily dosage of 7.5 mg is recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Meloxicam tablets USP may be taken without regard to timing of meals.
2.2 Osteoarthritis
For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis the recommended starting and maintenance oral dose of meloxicam tablets USP is 7.5 mg once daily. Some patients may receive additional benefit by increasing the dose to 15 mg once daily.
2.3 Rheumatoid Arthritis
For the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended starting and maintenance oral dose of meloxicam tablets USP is 7.5 mg once daily. Some patients may receive additional benefit by increasing the dose to 15 mg once daily.
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adults and children 12 years and over:
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to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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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
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do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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adults and children 12 years and over:
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to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
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to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
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do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor