Pepcid AC Original Strength 10 mg Famotidine Tablets

Pepcid AC Original Strength Heartburn Relief Tablets with famotidine provide fast-acting prevention and relief of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Each acid controlling tablet contains 10 milligrams of famotidine, a known acid reducer that helps relieve heartburn brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages. Keep a package in your bag or at your desk for easy-access to treat heartburn on-the-go. You can take Original Strength Pepcid AC as little as 15 minutes before eating, and know you have strength on your side all day or all night.** It can calm the acid flare-up with relief that starts working in minutes.*** * Prevents heartburn if taken 15 to 60 minutes before a meal. ** Based on 9-hour acid control studies during the day and 12-hour acid control studies during the night. Acid control does not imply symptom relief. *** Pepcid AC starts to relieve heartburn in 15 to 30 minutes.

• Original Strength Pepcid AC Heartburn Relief Tablets with famotidine, for heartburn prevention & relief
• These acid controlling tablets relieve heartburn due to acid indigestion & sour stomach
• 1 tablet controls acid all day or night based on results of 9-hr daytime & 12-hr nighttime studies
• Each tablet contains 10 mg of famotidine, a known acid reducer for effective heartburn relief & acid control
• Can prevent heartburn if taken up to 15-60 minutes prior to consuming food or beverage
• For fast-acting prevention, tablets can be taken as little as 15 minutes before an evening meal
• Original Strength Pepcid AC tablets starts to relieve the signs of heartburn in 15 to 30 minutes
• Keep a box of these tablets at home & in the office to relieve heartburn whenever it strikes

Directions

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 15 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 Other information read the directions and warnings before use keep the carton. It contains important information. store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) protect from moisture Tips for Managing Heartburn Do not lie flat or bend over after eating Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach Do not eat before bedtime Raise the head of your bed Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables Eat slowly and avoid big meals If overweight, lose weight Quit smoking

Warnings

In Each Tablet: Warnings: Allergy alert: 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; 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 ; kidney disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. 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 breast-feeding, 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

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Famotidine 10 mg (Acid reducer) Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, red iron oxide, talc, titanium dioxide.