Uses and Directions
- 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 food and beverages.
Maximum Strength PEPCID® AC® tablet:
- adults and children 12 years and over:
- to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew.
- to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn
- do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings
Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers.
Do not use
- If you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
- If you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
- With other acid reducers
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
- heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
- frequent chest pain
- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
if pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other Information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- store at 20°-30°C (68°-86°F)
- protect from moisture
Ingredients
Maximum Strength PEPCID® AC® - Tablets
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
- Famotidine 20 mg
- Purpose
- Acid reducer
Inactive Ingredients
- Carnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide.