Pronunciation: sye ME ti deen
Brand: Tagamet HB
300 mg, oval, green, imprinted with 300, N192
400 mg, oval, green, imprinted with 400, N 204
800 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 800, N 305
200 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 53, M
300 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 317, M
400 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 372, M
800 mg, oval, green, imprinted with M 541
400 mg, oval, dark green, imprinted with N 204, 400
200 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO 018
200 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 53, M
200 mg, round, white, imprinted with 93, 111
300 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO 019
300 mg, round, green, imprinted with GG 428
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with Z 300, 7117
300 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 317, M
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with 93, 112
400 mg, oval, green, imprinted with APO020
400 mg, oblong, green, imprinted with GG 429
400 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with Z 400, 71 71
400 mg, pentagonal, green, imprinted with 372, M
400 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with LEK CT4
400 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 93 113
800 mg, oval, green, imprinted with APO021
800 mg, oblong, green, imprinted with GG 430
800 mg, oval, white, imprinted with Z 800, 77 11
800 mg, oval, green, imprinted with M 541
800 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LEK CT8
Cimetidine is a stomach acid reducer that is used to treat and prevent certain types of stomach ulcer. Cimetidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn.
Over-the-counter (nonprescription) cimetidine is used to treat heartburn with sour stomach and acid indigestion, or to prevent these conditions when caused by certain foods or beverages.
Cimetidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cimetidine or other stomach acid reducers (such as ranitidine, famotidine, Zantac, Axid, and others)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if cimetidine is safe to use if you have:
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using cimetidine.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Cimetidine is usually taken with meals or at bedtime.
To prevent heartburn from foods or beverages, take cimetidine within 30 minutes before eating or drinking.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Your ulcer may take longer to heal if you smoke cigarettes.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Do not take over-the-counter cimetidine for longer than 14 days without your doctor's advice.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Avoid taking other medications within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take cimetidine. Cimetidine can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines you take by mouth.
Ask your doctor before using other stomach acid reducers or antacids, and use only the type your doctor recommends.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are ill or debilitated.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using cimetidine with any other medications, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect cimetidine, or be made less effective when taken at the same time as cimetidine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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