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Pepcid Ac Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Famotidine 10mg, 20mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
H2 blocker.
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How Supplied
Tabs 10mg—30, 60, 75, 90; Tabs 20mg—8, 25, 50, 75; Complete—4, 8, 25, 50, 100
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Pepcid Ac Indications
Indications
Prevention and relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach.
Pepcid Ac Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with water. 10–20mg once or twice daily as needed; max 40mg/day. Prevention: take 15–60mins before ingesting problematic food/drinks.
Children
<12yrs: not recommended.
Pepcid Ac Contraindications
Not Applicable
Pepcid Ac Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pepcid Ac Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Renal disease. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Pepcid Ac Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pepcid Ac Interactions
Interactions
Do not use with other acid reducers (eg, H2 blockers, acid pump inhibitors). Calcium: reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.
Pepcid Ac Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Pepcid Ac Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pepcid Ac Note
Not Applicable
Pepcid Ac Patient Counseling
See Literature
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