Cimetidine — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Cimetidine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 4 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: TABLET, SUSPENSION. Routes: ORAL.

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Cimetidine (4 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: TABLET, SUSPENSION.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • CIMETIDINE
  • TAGAMET
  • TAGAMET HB
  • TAGAMET HB 200

Indications and Usage

• 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

Dosage and Administration

•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

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