Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Tagamet Prevent
What is TAGAMET® Prevent used for?
- the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach
- prevention of nighttime heartburn and acid indigestion
- prevention of meal-related symptoms of stomach discomfort, heartburn and acid indigestion
How does TAGAMET® Prevent work?
TAGAMET® Prevent helps block the production of stomach acid that can cause heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach.
What are the ingredients in TAGAMET® Prevent?
Medicinal ingredient: Cimetidine 200 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
TAGAMET® Prevent comes in the following dosage forms:
- 200 mg Cimetidine tablets
Do not use TAGAMET® Prevent if:
- you are hypersensitive to cimetidine or to any ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
Serious Warnings and Precautions
Consumers with the following conditions should talk to a health professional before use:
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To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take TAGAMET® Prevent. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have poor kidney function
are pregnant or lactating or of child-bearing potential
- have difficulty or pain swallowing, severe vomiting, black stools, choking or continuous stomach pain
- have any other severe illnesses
- are taking any prescription drugs or over the counter drugs such as NSAIDs
- are over 40 years old and you are experiencing new or recently changed symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn
- have a history of ulcer disease complications
- are experiencing unintended weight loss in association with your symptoms of acid indigestion or heartburn
- have heartburn with light-headedness, sweating and dizziness
- have chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath, sweating, pain spreading to arms or neck or light-headedness
Other warnings you should know about:
Heartburn Warnings:
Heartburn and acid indigestion are common; however heartburn can be a sign of a more serious medical condition, which requires medical intervention. Stop use of this product and any other nonprescription products you are taking for heartburn and see your doctor or pharmacist if:
- you have had heartburn for over 3 months and haven’t seen a doctor about it
- your heartburn continues, worsens or returns after using heartburn medication every day for 14 days.
- you often need to use heartburn medication for 14 consecutive days (for example every 6 weeks or more frequently).
- your heartburn continues after using this or any other nonprescription heartburn product.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with TAGAMET® Prevent:
- Patients taking Theophylline, Warfarin, Phenytoin or any other medications
How to take TAGAMET® Prevent:
- TAGAMET® Prevent should be taken with water.
Usual dose:
Adults 18 years to 65 years:
- For relief of symptoms, take 1 tablet at the first signs of heartburn
- For prevention of symptoms, take 1 tablet 30 minutes before eating
- For prevention of nighttime heartburn, take 1 tablet 1 hour before bedtime
- Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much TAGAMET® Prevent, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
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Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.
What are possible side effects from using TAGAMET® Prevent?
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking TAGAMET® Prevent. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| RARE | |||
Hypersensitivity to cimetidine (allergic reactions such as rash, hives, swelling, itching and difficulty to breath) | X | ||
| VERY RARE | |||
| Dizziness and sleepiness | X | ||
| Stomach pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting | X | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Store at 15°-30°C.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about TAGAMET® Prevent:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html) or by calling 1-800-366-7475.