L546 Pill — ORANGE ROUND, 18mm — Famotidine

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Imprint	L546
Colour	ORANGE
Shape	ROUND
Size	18
Strength	FAMOTIDINE 10 mg;CALCIUM CARBONATE 800 mg;MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 165 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Chewable
Manufacturer	American Sales Company
NDC	41520-617
Schedule	—
Availability	Over-the-counter
Ingredients	FAMOTIDINE[FAMOTIDINE];CALCIUM CARBONATE[CARBONATE ION];MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE[MAGNESIUM CATION]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "L546" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Famotidine

Uses and warnings

Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions: "Confusion, delirium, hallucinations, disorientation, agitation, seizures, and lethargy" have occurred in elderly patients and those with moderate-to-severe renal impairment; dosage reduction is recommended. Concurrent Gastric Malignancy: Symptom improvement does not exclude gastric cancer presence; evaluate patients with suboptimal response or early relapse. Renal Impairment Warning: QT prolongation risk exists in moderate-to-severe renal impairment patients.

Famotidine tablets treat active duodenal and gastric ulcers, symptomatic nonerosive GERD, and erosive esophagitis in patients 40 kg or greater. In adults, it also treats pathological hypersecretory conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and reduces duodenal ulcer recurrence risk.

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "L546".
• Confirm the colour (ORANGE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (18) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

L546 Pill — ORANGE ROUND, 18mm — Famotidine

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