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Ibuprofen and famotidine

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Overview

Brand name
IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE
Generic name
Ibuprofen and famotidine
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
9
Packages
19
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

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Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Famotidine 26.6 mg/1 283641 View
Ibuprofen 800 mg/1 310965 View

Forms, strengths and routes

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Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
28

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Anti-Inflammatory Agents EPC All 251 members
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 251 members
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] MoA All 48 members
Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC] EPC All 48 members
Non-Steroidal [CS] CS All 251 members
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC] EPC All 251 members

Regulatory status

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Application number
216814
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
March 15, 2023
Sponsor
ASCENT PHARMS INC
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
3
Products approved under application 216814.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
216814-001 IBUPROFEN AND FAMOTIDINE TABLET FAMOTIDINE; IBUPROFEN Prescription AB

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

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Most recent submissions on application 216814.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved November 21, 2024 Standard
Supplement 1 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 20, 2023 Unknown
Original application 1 Approved March 15, 2023 Standard

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251015). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

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Boxed Warning

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BOXED WARNING WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use ( 5.1 ) Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery ( 4 , 5.1 ) NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events ( 5.2 )

Recent Major Changes

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Warnings and Precautions, Serious Skin Reactions (5.11) 07/2024 Warnings and Precautions, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) (5.12) 04/2021 Warnings and Precautions, Fetal Toxicity (5.13) 04/2021

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, a combination of the NSAID ibuprofen and the histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist famotidine, is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers, which in the clinical trials was defined as a gastric and/or duodenal ulcer, in patients who are taking ibuprofen for those indications. The clinical trials primarily enrolled patients less than 65 years of age without a prior history of gastrointestinal ulcer. Controlled trials do not extend beyond 6 months [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5 )] . Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, a combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen and the histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist famotidine, is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers, which in the clinical trials was defined as a gastric and/or duodenal ulcer, in patients who are taking ibuprofen for those indications. The clinical trials primarily enrolled patients less than 65 years of age without a prior history of gastrointestinal ulcer. Controlled trials do not extend beyond 6 months. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use ibuprofen and famotidine tablets. Use ibuprofen at the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 )] . The recommended daily dose of ibuprofen and famotidine 800 mg/26.6 mg is a single tablet administered orally three times per day. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets should be swallowed whole, and should not be cut to supply a lower dose. Do not chew, divide, or crush tablets. Patients should be instructed that if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon possible. However, if the next scheduled dose is due, the patient should not take the missed dose, and should be instructed to take the next dose on time. Patients should be instructed not to take 2 doses at one time to make up for a missed dose. Do not substitute ibuprofen and famotidine tablet with the single-ingredient products of ibuprofen and famotidine. One ibuprofen and famotidine tablet administered orally three times per day. ( 2 ) Use ibuprofen at the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ( 2 ) Do not substitute ibuprofen and famotidine tablet with the single-ingredient products of ibuprofen and famotidine. ( 2 )

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, 800 mg/26.6 mg are white to off-white colored, modified capsule shaped, film coated beveled edge tablets imprinted with "777" on one side and plain on other side. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets: 800 mg ibuprofen and 26.6 mg famotidine. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets are contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to ibuprofen or famotidine or any components of the drug product [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 , 5.11 )] . History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 , 5.10 )] . In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets should not be administered to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other H 2 -receptor antagonists. Cross sensitivity with other H 2 -receptor antagonists has been observed. Known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or famotidine or any components of the drug product. ( 4 ) History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. ( 4 ) In the setting of CABG surgery. ( 4 ) Known hypersensitivity to other H 2 -receptor antagonists. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop. ( 5.4 ) Hypertension: Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs. Monitor blood pressure. ( 5.5 , 7 ) Heart Failure and Edema: Avoid use of ibuprofen and famotidine in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure. ( 5.6 ) Active Bleeding: Active and clinically significant bleeding from any source can occur; discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine if active bleeding occurs. ( 5.3 ) Renal Toxicity: Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia. Avoid use of ibuprofen and famotidine in patients with advanced renal disease unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening renal function. ( 5.7 ) Anaphylactic Reactions: Seek emergency help if an anaphylactic reaction occurs. ( 5.8 ) Exacerbation of Asthma Related to Aspirin Sensitivity: Ibuprofen and famotidine is contraindicated in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma. Monitor patients with preexisting asthma (without aspirin-sensitivity). ( 5.10 ) Serious Skin Reactions: Discontinue ibuprofen and famotidine at first appearance of skin rash or other signs of hypersensitivity. ( 5.11 ) Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systematic Symptoms (DRESS): Discontinue and evaluate clinically. ( 5.12 ) Fetal Toxicity: Limit use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine, between about 20 to 30 weeks in pregnancy due to the risk of oligohydramnios/fetal renal dysfunction. Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy due to the risks of oligohydramnios/fetal renal dysfunction and premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. ( 5.13 , 8.1 ) Hematologic Toxicity: Monitor hemoglobin or hematocrit in patient with any signs or symptoms of anemia. ( 5.14 ) 5.1 Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke, which can be fatal. Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDS. The relative increase in serious CV thrombotic events over baseline conferred by NSAID use appears to be similar in those with and without known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease. However, patients with known CV disease or risk factors had a higher absolute incidence of excess serious CV thrombotic events, due to their increased baseline rate. Some observational studies found that this increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events began as early as the first weeks of treatment. The increase in CV thrombotic risk has been observed most consistently at higher doses. To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in NSAID-treated patients, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Physicians and patients should remain alert for the development of such events, throughout the entire treatment course, even in the absence of previous CV symptoms. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious CV events and the steps to take if they occur. There is no consistent evidence that concurrent use of aspirin mitigates the increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events associated with NSAID use. The concurrent use of aspirin and an NSAID, such as ibuprofen, increases the risk of serious gastrointestinal GI events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Status Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery Two large, controlled, clinical trials of a COX-2 selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first 10-14 days following CABG surgery found an increased in …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Heart Failure and Edema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Anaphylactic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Serious Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Hematologic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Aseptic Meningitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.18 )] Ophthalmological Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.19 )] Most common adverse reactions (≥ 1% and greater than ibuprofen alone) are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, upper abdominal pain and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-304-5011 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets was evaluated in 1,022 patients in controlled clinical studies, including 508 patients treated for at least 6 months and 107 patients treated for approximately 1 year. Patients treated with ibuprofen and famotidine tablets ranged in age from 39 years to 80 years (median age 55 years), with 67% female, 79% Caucasian, 18% African-American and 3% other races. Two randomized, active-controlled clinical studies (Study 301 and Study 303) were conducted for the reduction of the risk of development of ibuprofen-associated, upper gastrointestinal ulcers in patients who required use of ibuprofen, which included 1,022 patients on ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and 511 patients on ibuprofen alone. Approximately 15% of patients were on low-dose aspirin. Patients were assigned randomly, in a 2:1 ratio, to treatment with either ibuprofen and famotidine tablets or ibuprofen 800 mg three times a day for 24 consecutive weeks. Three serious cases of acute renal failure were observed in patients treated with ibuprofen and famotidine tablets in the two controlled clinical trials. All three patients recovered to baseline levels after discontinuation of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets. Additionally, increases in serum creatinine were observed in both treatment arms in the two clinical studies. Many of these patients were taking concomitant diuretics and/or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. There were patients with a normal baseline serum creatinine level who developed abnormal values in the controlled trials as presented in Table 1. Table 1 Shift Table of Serum Creatinine, Normal ** to Abnormal *** in Controlled Studies * At any point after baseline level ** serum creatinine normal range is 0.5 mg/dL to 1.4 mg/dL or 44 micromol/L to 124 micromol/L *** serum creatinine > 1.4 mg/dL Study 301 Study 303 Baseline Post-Baseline * Ibuprofen and Famotidine Tablets N=414 % (n) Ibuprofen N=207 % (n) Ibuprofen and Famotidine Tablets N=598 % (n) Ibuprofen N=296 % (n) Normal ** Abnormal *** 4% (17) 2% (4) 2% (15) 4% (12) Most Commonly Reported Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%), from pooled data from the two controlled studies are presented in Table 2. Table 2 Incidence of Adverse Reactions in Controlled Studies Ibuprofen and Famotidine Tablets N=1,022 Ibuprofen …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See Table 3 for clinically significant drug interactions with ibuprofen. Table 3 Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Ibuprofen and Famotidine Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: Ibuprofen and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of ibuprofen and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone. Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. Case-control and cohort epidemiological studies showed that concomitant use of drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and an NSAID may potentiate the risk of bleeding more than an NSAID alone. Intervention: Monitor patients with concomitant use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for signs of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.16 )]. Aspirin Clinical Impact: Pharmacodynamic (PD) studies have demonstrated interference with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin when ibuprofen 400 mg, given three times daily, is administered with enteric-coated low-dose aspirin. The interaction exists even following a once-daily regimen of ibuprofen 400 mg, particularly when ibuprofen is dosed prior to aspirin. The interaction is alleviated if immediate-release low-dose aspirin is dosed at least 2 hours prior to a once-daily regimen of ibuprofen; however, this finding cannot be extended to enteric-coated low-dose aspirin [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. Controlled clinical studies showed that the concomitant use of NSAIDs and analgesic doses of aspirin does not produce any greater therapeutic effect than the use of NSAIDs alone. In a clinical study, the concomitant use of an NSAID and aspirin was associated with a significantly increased incidence of GI adverse reactions as compared to use of the NSAID alone [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Intervention: Because there may be an increased risk of cardiovascular events due to the interference of ibuprofen with the antiplatelet effect of aspirin, for patients taking low-dose aspirin for cardioprotection who require analgesics, consider use of an NSAID that does not interfere with the antiplatelet effect of aspirin or non-NSAID analgesics, where appropriate. Concomitant use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and analgesic doses of aspirin is not generally recommended because of the increased risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets are not a substitute for low dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection. ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Beta-blockers Clinical Impact: NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) or beta-blockers (including propranolol). In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy) or have renal impairment, co-administration of an NSAID with ACE inhibitors or ARBs may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Intervention: During concomitant use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. During concomitant use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets and ACE-inhibitors or ARBs in patients who are elderly, volume-depleted or have impaired renal function, monitor for signs of worsening renal function [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . Diuretics Clinical Impact: Clinical studies, as well as post-marketing observations, showed that NSAIDs reduced the natriuretic effect of loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) and thiazide diuretics in some patients. This effect has been attributed to the NSAID inhibitio …

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy : Use of NSAIDs during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Avoid use of NSAIDs in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks gestation. ( 5.13 , 8.1 ) Females and Males of Reproductive Potential : NSAIDs are associated with reversible infertility. Consider withdrawal of ibuprofen and famotidine in women who have difficulties conceiving. ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of ibuprofen and famotidine use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation and avoid ibuprofen and famotidine use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations, Data). Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus Use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and famotidine, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. There are no available data with ibuprofen and famotidine use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage; however, there are published studies with each individual component of ibuprofen and famotidine . Ibuprofen Data from observational studies regarding potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. In animal reproduction studies, there were no clear developmental effects at doses up to 0.4-times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) in the rabbit and 0.5-times in the MRHD rat when dosed throughout gestation. In contrast, an increase in membranous ventricular septal defects was reported in rats treated on Gestation Days 9 & 10 with 0.8-times the MRHD. Based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization. In animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as ibuprofen, resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss. Prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development. In published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors have been reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses. Famotidine Limited published data do not report an increased risk of congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy effects with use of H 2 -receptor antagonists, including ibuprofen and famotidine, during pregnancy; however, these data are insufficient to adequately determine a drug-associated risk. Reproductive studies with famotidine have been performed in rats and rabbits at oral doses of up to 2,000 and 500 mg/kg/day (approximately 243 and 122 times the recommended human dose, respectively, based on body surface area) and in both species at intravenous (I.V.) doses of up to 200 mg/kg/day, and have revealed no significant evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to famotidine. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the general U.S. population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnan …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Ibuprofen and famotidine tablet are a fixed-combination tablet of ibuprofen and famotidine. The ibuprofen component has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of the ibuprofen component of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Ibuprofen is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro . Ibuprofen concentrations reached during therapy have produced in vivo effects. Prostaglandins sensitize afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain in animal models. Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation. Because ibuprofen is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, its mode of action may be due to an increase of prostaglandins in peripheral tissues. Famotidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H 2 -receptors. The primary clinically important pharmacologic activity of famotidine is inhibition of gastric secretion. Both the acid concentration and volume of gastric secretion are suppressed by famotidine, while changes in pepsin secretion are proportional to volume output. Systemic effects of famotidine in the CNS, cardiovascular, respiratory or endocrine systems were not noted in clinical pharmacology studies. Also, no antiandrogenic effects were noted. Serum hormone levels, including prolactin, cortisol, thyroxine (T 4 ) and testosterone, were not altered after treatment with famotidine.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Ibuprofen and famotidine is supplied as a tablet for oral administration which combines the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen and the histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist, famotidine. Ibuprofen, USP is (±)-2-( p -isobutylphenyl) propionic acid. Its molecular formula is C 13 H 18 O 2 and molecular weight is 206.28. Ibuprofen, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water and very soluble in alcohol, in methanol, in acetone and in chloroform; slightly soluble in ethyl acetate. Its structural formula is: Famotidine, USP is N' -(aminosulfonyl)-3-[[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methyl]thio]propanimidamide. Its molecular formula is C 8 H 15 N 7 O 2 S 3 and molecular weight is 337.45. Famotidine, USP is a white to pale yellowish white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol. Its structural formula is: Each ibuprofen and famotidine tablets contain 800 mg of ibuprofen, USP and 26.6 mg of famotidine, USP which contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, glyceryl monocaprylocaprate type 1, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide. The tablet is imprinted with black ink and contains the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, propylene glycol and shellac. Image Image

10 OVERDOSAGE Symptoms following acute NSAID overdosages have been typically limited to lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain, which have been generally reversible with supportive care. Gastrointestinal bleeding has occurred. Hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression and coma have occurred, but were rare [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.5 , 5.7 , 5.9 )]. No data are available with regard to overdose of ibuprofen and famotidine tablets. Findings related to the individual active substances are listed below. Ibuprofen Approximately 1 1/2 hours after the reported ingestion of from 7 to 10 ibuprofen tablets (400 mg), a 19-month-old child weighing 12 kg was seen in the hospital emergency room, apneic and cyanotic, responding only to painful stimuli. This type of stimulus, however, was sufficient to induce respiration. Oxygen and parenteral fluids were given; a greenish-yellow fluid was aspirated from the stomach with no evidence to indicate the presence of ibuprofen. Two hours after ingestion the child's condition seemed stable; she still responded only to painful stimuli and continued to have periods of apnea lasting from 5 seconds to 10 seconds. She was admitted to intensive care and sodium bicarbonate was administered as well as infusions of dextrose and normal saline. By 4 hours post-ingestion she could be aroused easily, sit by herself and respond to spoken commands. Blood level of ibuprofen was 102.9 mcg/mL approximately 8.5 hours after accidental ingestion. At 12 hours she appeared to be completely recovered. In two other reported cases where children (each weighing approximately 10 kg) accidentally, acutely ingested approximately 120 mg/kg, there were no signs of acute intoxication or late sequelae. Blood level in one child 90 minutes after ingestion was 700 mcg/mL — about 10 times the peak levels seen in absorption-excretion studies. A 19-year-old male who had taken 8,000 mg of ibuprofen over a period of a few hours complained of dizziness and nystagmus was noted. After hospitalization, parenteral hydration and 3 days bed rest, he recovered with no reported sequelae. Famotidine The adverse reactions in overdose cases are similar to the adverse reactions encountered in normal clinical experience. Oral doses of up to 640 mg/day have been given to adult patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions with no serious adverse effects. Manage patients with symptomatic and supportive care following an NSAID overdosage, including ibuprofen and famotidine tablet overdose. There are no specific antidotes. Consider emesis and/or activated charcoal (60 to 100 grams in adults, 1 grams per kg to 2 grams per kg of body weight in pediatric patients) and/or osmotic cathartic in symptomatic patients seen within four hours of ingestion or in patients with a large overdosage (5 times to 10 times the recommended dose). Forced diuresis, alkalinization of urine, hemodialysis or hemoperfusion may not be useful due to high protein binding. If over-exposure occurs, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 for current information on the management of poisoning or over-exposure.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets, 800 mg/26.6 mg, are Blue/Light blue coated Modified Oval shaped tablets debossed with T396 on one side and an engraved circle on the other side and supplied as: NDC Number Size 85509-1315-3 Bottle of 30 tablets 85509-1315-6 Bottle of 60 tablets 85509-1315-9 Bottle of 90 tablets Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] Repackaged/Relabeled by: PHOENIX RX LLC Hatboro, PA 19040

Adverse event reports

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283,546
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: IBUPROFEN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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80425-0384-1 80425-0384 Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0384-1) April 23, 2024
80425-0384-2 80425-0384 Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0384-2) April 23, 2024
80425-0384-3 80425-0384 Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0384-3) April 23, 2024
80425-0483-1 80425-0483 Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0483-1) March 22, 2024
80425-0483-2 80425-0483 Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0483-2) March 22, 2024
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